RetroSound RetroAntenna PA01 User manual

©2020 Retro Manufacturing, LLC | Published: 08/10/21
MODERN SOUND FOR YOUR CLASSIC
PA01/PA03
Power Antenna
PA01 PA03
Installation Guide
The information enclosed in this installation guide is intended to provide a general outline to assist
you during the process of installation. This guide does not cover every installation possibility,
vehicle, or aspect of the installation process.
Retro Manufacturing, LLC, or its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for proper or improper
installation. Every attempt has been made to make this installation guide as informative as
possible. This guide may be updated from time to time, and specications are subject to change
without notice. Please check our website (help.retromanufacturing.com) for the latest updates.

INSTALLATION
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a RetroAntenna® Power Antenna. This antenna features fully automatic
operation. Please note that this antenna does not work with antenna systems requiring a switch. Our
antenna uses a standard end that is designed to t most applications. However, some factory radios for
1995 and newer Fords, 1988 and newer GMs, and some imports use a unique connector and may need
an adapter. Contact a local car audio shop for the correct adapter for your application if one is required.
Installing the Antenna
1. Disconnect the battery before you begin the installation. Make sure the area for the antenna
has enough clearance to house the antenna. The PA01 antenna requires 11 1/2 inches or 29cm of
clearance. The PA03 requires 8 1/2 inches or 22cm of clearance.
Note: Six mounting bases are provided with the antenna: ve of varying angles with one adjustable
mount installed on the antenna (see Figure 1).
2. Remove the preinstalled mounting base from the new antenna. Select the proper base with the
correct angle for your fender (see Figure 1). The ve xed angle bases require a 7/8 inch or 22mm
hole. The adjustable base requires a 1 inch or 25mm hole.
Note: If no adequate hole exists, a 1/8 inch or 3mm pilot hole must be drilled then enlarged with a hole
saw or drill bit to one of the sizes listed above depending on the base you will use.
3. Remove all burrs, paint or dirt from the underside of the hole.
4. Install the new antenna from the underside of the fender and assemble the base above the fender
(see Figure 2). Be sure the retainer rests evenly on the underside of the fender to alleviate any possible
damage to the vehicle or antenna. Align the mast vertically by slightly tightening the antenna mounting
nut while adjusting the mast to be vertical.
5. Secure the bottom of the motor assembly with the supplied metal strap. There are holes in the strap
designed to accommodate various mounting positions. It may be necessary to bend the strap to mount
the motor assembly. Be sure the black ground wire is secured properly to a clean chassis point for
proper operation. If the black ground wire is not properly grounded, the antenna will not function.
6. With the bottom of the antenna motor assembly secured with the mast at the desired angle and the
retainer resting evenly on the underside of the fender, tighten the mounting nut rmly to secure the
antenna assembly. Do not over tighten the nut. Over tightening the nut may strip or break the mounting
threads or damage the contact spring causing improper antenna operation.
7. Attach the drain tube to the bottom of the motor assembly and route it to the outside of the car. Avoid
kinking or bending the drain tube (see Figure 2).
8. Route the electrical wiring and coaxial cable into the dash area inside the vehicle interior to plug it
into your radio (see Figure 2). A 5/8 inch or 16mm hole will be required to route the wire through the
rewall. Avoid routing cables through the engine compartment, and near hot or high current parts.
Antenna cables may pick up interference from high current parts and wiring. Finally plug the antenna
into your radio and reconnect the battery.
Electrical Wiring
For radios with a power antenna wire, connect the blue wire from the antenna to the power antenna
wire from the radio (usually blue), then connect the coaxial cable from the antenna to the radio (see
Figure 3).The red power wire from the antenna can be connected at the fuse block, battery or any other
constant +12 volt location.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• For optimum operation and reception, you must periodically clean the mast with a damp cloth. Always
clean the mast while it is fully extended. Do not oil or gress the antenna or motor assembly. Doing so
will damage the motor.
• This power antenna is designed to withstand extremely cold temperatures, but under severe icing
conditions the antenna could fail to extend or retract. If this happens, turn the radio on and o󰀨 three or
four times to help free the antenna mast. The antenna motor will not be damaged if the mast does not
extend. A special clutch protects the motor from any possible damge from a frozen mast.
• Always remember to retract the antenna when entering a car wash or low clearance areas.
• There are no user serviceable parts in the motor assembly, and it should never be taken apart.

• Periodically inspect the drain tube for blockage or kinks.
• Damage caused by disassembly, unathorized accessories or incorrect wiring will void your warranty.
Black (-) to chassis
ground from antenna
Red (battery +12 volt)
wire from antenna
Blue switched wire
to antenna lead
Coaxial cable
from antenna
Antenna input
5 amp fuse
to red wire
Radio
Fuseblock
Fuseblock
Switched
Switched wire
from radio
Ignition switch
Unswitched
Battery
0
8
23
3
15
30
Included mounting bases
Figure 1
Adjustable
Mounting Base
Metal
Retainer Cup
Mounting Nut
Antenna Mast
Angle Base
Underside
of Fender
Antenna Input
From Radio
Motor Assembly
Drain Tube
Mounting Hole
Wiring to Radio
Metal Strap
Figure 2
Figure 3
Replacement Antenna Masts
Replacement antenna masts are
available. To purchase a replacement
mast, call us at 702.483.2222 or visit our
website: www.retromanufacturing.com.
PA01 PA03

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Your Power Antenna comes with a manufacturer’s warranty covering any defects in materials and
workmanship. Retro Manufacturing, LLC (collectively referred to as “the warranter”), at its option, will
either (a) repair your unit with new or refurbished parts or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished unit.
The warranty period starts from the original purchase date and is valid for the length of time indicated
in the chart below. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warranter.
ITEMITEM WARRANTYWARRANTY
Antennas One (1) Year
During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail in your unit during
the warranty period at your expense. This warranty only applies to products purchased directly from
Retro Manufacturing or an authorized dealer. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser
of a new product that was not sold “as is.” A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase
date is required for warranty service.
To handle a warranty issue, contact us at [e-mail] or 888.325.1555 for a
Return Authorization (RA) number. A RA number must accompany all returns and warranty issues.
Any product received without a RA number will be refused.
LIMITED WARRANTY-LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and workmanship and DOES
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER
damages that occurred during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supplied
by the warranter, failures that result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of
consumer control, improper maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or
pickup, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning, modification, commercial use (such as
use in hotels, offices, restaurants, or other business uses) or rental use of the product, or service
by anyone other than Retro Manufacturing, LLC, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY.
THE WARRANTER IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS UNIT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, the cost of having
someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, and
loss of media, data, or other memory contents. The items listed are not exclusive but are for
illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. If a problem with this unit develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your
dealer or Retro Manufacturing, LLC.
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