How to disconnect the antenna?

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James O'Riley - 25 Jun 2006 00:02 GMT

How can one disconnect the antenna in a 2002 E-320? When I try to use my
IPod in town the signal controllers and power lines cause static. I
put on a ground strap but it didn't help much. I also changed to a
higher transmission signal, 107.9 FM, and it still is very
objectionable. I guess the IPod doesn't put out enough signal to
override all that crud.

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Thom - 27 Jun 2006 14:55 GMT

> How can one disconnect the antenna in a 2002 E-320? When I try to use my
> IPod in town the signal controllers and power lines cause static. I
> put on a ground strap but it didn't help much. I also changed to a
> higher transmission signal, 107.9 FM, and it still is very
> objectionable. I guess the IPod doesn't put out enough signal to
> override all that crud.

Try placing a Ground Loop Isolator in line with the IPod connection.
They are only about 10 bucks from an electronics (Best Buy, Fry's)
store.

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James O'Riley - 27 Jun 2006 15:02 GMT

>> How can one disconnect the antenna in a 2002 E-320? When I try to use my
>> IPod in town the signal controllers and power lines cause static. I
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> They are only about 10 bucks from an electronics (Best Buy, Fry's)
> store.

Thanks, may I "assume" that the lead I cut only has 2 wires, +12 and
ground? This is a unit from Rat Shack with which you can select a radio
frequency for the Ipod to be transmitted over.

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Thom - 27 Jun 2006 20:15 GMT

> >> How can one disconnect the antenna in a 2002 E-320? When I try to use my
> >> IPod in town the signal controllers and power lines cause static. I
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> ground? This is a unit from Rat Shack with which you can select a radio
> frequency for the Ipod to be transmitted over.

Ahh, that is different then. The isolator I was thinking of is for the
RCA connections. Have you tried a better ground for the unit? If
youmove it around (say trying a ground in the engine compartment, you
might find somoe noise coming in ovrt the power using itself, not the
antenNa.

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