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Posted by: 914Next Mar 12 2017, 01:39 PM

Someone posted the Facebook Porsche914 page about how many have their red valet keys yet. As I responded I also mentioned and shared a pic of the antenna keys (used to raise the antenna when it is in the fully down position) on my keychain. Someone asked if these are original.

I know the antenna is original to my car when the radio was installed at the dealer. I believe it's a bosch antenna (?). Anyone know more about the antenna's installed on our cars and did they all have the antenna with the antenna key?

Thanks

Posted by: Tom_T Mar 12 2017, 02:34 PM

Steve,

The antennas were mostly added by dealers, & there were several makes which they sold. Some didn't have keys - i.e.: just a plain basic pull up antenna with no locking function.

While I got my 73 2L from the original owner in 75, he didn't pass along a key to me initially, then I found a replacement key at the dealer, & then he found the original & I got it too - but I never really used them to lock the antenna back then. I have no idea which old key-chain has those keys on it, but just another thing to hunt down in my boxes later on. I think mine was a Hirschmann too.


Tom
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Posted by: 914Next Mar 12 2017, 02:48 PM

QUOTE(Tom_T @ Mar 12 2017, 04:34 PM)

Steve,

The antennas were mostly added by dealers, & there were several makes which they sold. Some didn't have keys - i.e.: just a plain basic pull up antenna with no locking function.

While I got my 73 2L from the original owner in 75, he didn't pass along a key to me initially, then I found a replacement key at the dealer, & then he found the original & I got it too - but I never really used them to lock the antenna back then. I have no idea which old key-chain has those keys on it, but just another thing to hunt down in my boxes later on. I think mine was a Hirschmann too.


Tom
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Posted by: wes Mar 13 2017, 09:55 AM

I have that antenna also, anyone know where I can get one of those keys?

Posted by: 914Next Mar 13 2017, 12:16 PM

QUOTE(wes @ Mar 13 2017, 11:55 AM)

Posted by: 914Next Mar 13 2017, 07:00 PM

QUOTE(914Next @ Mar 12 2017, 04:48 PM)

QUOTE(Tom_T @ Mar 12 2017, 04:34 PM)

Steve,

The antennas were mostly added by dealers, & there were several makes which they sold. Some didn't have keys - i.e.: just a plain basic pull up antenna with no locking function.

While I got my 73 2L from the original owner in 75, he didn't pass along a key to me initially, then I found a replacement key at the dealer, & then he found the original & I got it too - but I never really used them to lock the antenna back then. I have no idea which old key-chain has those keys on it, but just another thing to hunt down in my boxes later on. I think mine was a Hirschmann too.


Tom
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Thanks Tom. Actually I didn't even realize they lock!! I thought it was just to use to pull the mast up. I'll have to check that out. Learn something new everyday here.

Posted by: smveril Apr 2 2017, 03:12 PM

QUOTE(914Next @ Mar 13 2017, 05:00 PM)

QUOTE(914Next @ Mar 12 2017, 04:48 PM)

QUOTE(Tom_T @ Mar 12 2017, 04:34 PM)

Steve,

The antennas were mostly added by dealers, & there were several makes which they sold. Some didn't have keys - i.e.: just a plain basic pull up antenna with no locking function.

While I got my 73 2L from the original owner in 75, he didn't pass along a key to me initially, then I found a replacement key at the dealer, & then he found the original & I got it too - but I never really used them to lock the antenna back then. I have no idea which old key-chain has those keys on it, but just another thing to hunt down in my boxes later on. I think mine was a Hirschmann too.


Tom
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Thanks Tom. Actually I didn't even realize they lock!! I thought it was just to use to pull the mast up. I'll have to check that out. Learn something new everyday here.

Thanks, Tom. After doing a bit more research, mine is definitely a Bosch as the key (need to check the antenna base itself) has the Bosch logo on it.

I seem to have raised some interest in this key. A friend is now looking for one or two also. Anyone have one you are willing to sell? Thanks.

Steve

Posted by: 914Next Apr 2 2017, 04:06 PM

QUOTE(smveril @ Apr 2 2017, 05:12 PM)

QUOTE(914Next @ Mar 13 2017, 05:00 PM)

QUOTE(914Next @ Mar 12 2017, 04:48 PM)

QUOTE(Tom_T @ Mar 12 2017, 04:34 PM)

Steve,

The antennas were mostly added by dealers, & there were several makes which they sold. Some didn't have keys - i.e.: just a plain basic pull up antenna with no locking function.

While I got my 73 2L from the original owner in 75, he didn't pass along a key to me initially, then I found a replacement key at the dealer, & then he found the original & I got it too - but I never really used them to lock the antenna back then. I have no idea which old key-chain has those keys on it, but just another thing to hunt down in my boxes later on. I think mine was a Hirschmann too.


Tom
///////

Thanks Tom. Actually I didn't even realize they lock!! I thought it was just to use to pull the mast up. I'll have to check that out. Learn something new everyday here.

Thanks, Tom. After doing a bit more research, mine is definitely a Bosch as the key (need to check the antenna base itself) has the Bosch logo on it.

I seem to have raised some interest in this key. A friend is now looking for one or two also. Anyone have one you are willing to sell? Thanks.

Steve

I bought a new Hirshmann antenna and it came with a key. The key is to tighten it when installing in the car.

Mike

Posted by: halmil May 3 2017, 05:46 PM

I have an antenna key for my car, However, it looks like a flathead screwdriver. No "claws".

Posted by: edrotol May 3 2017, 06:31 PM

QUOTE(914Next @ Mar 13 2017, 06:00 PM)

QUOTE(914Next @ Mar 12 2017, 04:48 PM)

QUOTE(Tom_T @ Mar 12 2017, 04:34 PM)

Steve,

The antennas were mostly added by dealers, & there were several makes which they sold. Some didn't have keys - i.e.: just a plain basic pull up antenna with no locking function.

While I got my 73 2L from the original owner in 75, he didn't pass along a key to me initially, then I found a replacement key at the dealer, & then he found the original & I got it too - but I never really used them to lock the antenna back then. I have no idea which old key-chain has those keys on it, but just another thing to hunt down in my boxes later on. I think mine was a Hirschmann too.


Tom
///////

Thanks Tom. Actually I didn't even realize they lock!! I thought it was just to use to pull the mast up. I'll have to check that out. Learn something new everyday here.

Thanks, Tom. After doing a bit more research, mine is definitely a Bosch as the key (need to check the antenna base itself) has the Bosch logo on it.

I seem to have raised some interest in this key. A friend is now looking for one or two also. Anyone have one you are willing to sell? Thanks.

Steve

Posted by: 914Next May 4 2017, 02:01 AM

QUOTE(edrotol @ May 3 2017, 08:31 PM)

QUOTE(914Next @ Mar 13 2017, 06:00 PM)

QUOTE(914Next @ Mar 12 2017, 04:48 PM)

QUOTE(Tom_T @ Mar 12 2017, 04:34 PM)

Steve,

The antennas were mostly added by dealers, & there were several makes which they sold. Some didn't have keys - i.e.: just a plain basic pull up antenna with no locking function.

While I got my 73 2L from the original owner in 75, he didn't pass along a key to me initially, then I found a replacement key at the dealer, & then he found the original & I got it too - but I never really used them to lock the antenna back then. I have no idea which old key-chain has those keys on it, but just another thing to hunt down in my boxes later on. I think mine was a Hirschmann too.


Tom
///////

Thanks Tom. Actually I didn't even realize they lock!! I thought it was just to use to pull the mast up. I'll have to check that out. Learn something new everyday here.

Thanks, Tom. After doing a bit more research, mine is definitely a Bosch as the key (need to check the antenna base itself) has the Bosch logo on it.

I seem to have raised some interest in this key. A friend is now looking for one or two also. Anyone have one you are willing to sell? Thanks.

Steve

I have 2 of these keys all original it looks like, just stashed away doing nothing.

How much is one of this really worth???