M70 antennas, I found new ones..... kind of

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blu_fuz

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I know you guys search high and low for original replacements and I wanted to share that I found a few sets worth of original JVC antennas that almost match the original M70 antennas ;-) .

I purchased 2 just to have a set to check against my original M70 antennas. They are the exact size, length, metal tip, and I think the sections are the same too. The only difference is that the antennas I just bought don't have that extra 1/4" space between the tip and the first section :-/ .

I will take pictures tonight when I get home, but I was wondering if people would be interested in them even though they are a tad different, but they are still JVC brand antennas? I don't need any of these and I only bought them to compare. They sell for about $13 + tax each + shipping (ups ground $9.99 for 2). I was going to buy and re-sell but at the price they sell them for + shipping it wouldn't make any sense for me to bother plus I don't want to markup the price for you guys. I will send back my set and let you guys buy outright if anyone is interested or I can sell my set to someone here. If I sell my 2 to someone here, there are only 4 more antennas available at the source.


Here is the "picture" they put up. It looks like it would be a perfect match but I called and asked if they could send me a picture of the actual antenna, they said no. So I asked "does this cartoon looking drawing represent what I am getting with a metal tip and the proper section lengths?". They said yes, they look just like the picture...... well, no they don't.

 

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i belive as long as you get a new one that is still good even if its not original ,, id rather have 2 new red tipped antennas than 2 busted up ones or missing on any of my boxes... :yes: :yes:
 

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I don't know... $36 for two non-original antennas seems like a lot of money. :-/ I think I'd rather offer $40 to a member here and get the real things.
 

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^ that's what I was thinking too on the price for them $36 seems like it's pushing the limit of "value" - The things going for them is that they are JVC brand antennas, NEW, the correct lengths open/closed, girth, and come with the mounting posts too. Red tip antennas are a crap shoot, they don't really "fit" the box too well in length and are cheaply made. Waiting for an absoloute 100% M70 from a donor box could take FOREVER! ;-) Another nice thing is that because I bought them to inspect fit/quality and to see how reliable/fast the company ships them I will be able to give a fantastic review and transactions should go very smooth from this seller :yes: . I got mine in 2-3 days from when I called about them.

These should fit some other JVC boxes too. I think my 838 has the same antennas as the M70 :hmmm: .

I will get the pics up in about 4 hours so you guys can see them. If no one wants my set after they see what they are like, then I will send them back to the company.
 

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blu_fuz said:
^ that's what I was thinking too on the price for them $36 seems like it's pushing the limit of "value" - The things going for them is that they are JVC brand antennas, NEW, the correct lengths open/closed, girth, and come with the mounting posts too. Red tip antennas are a crap shoot, they don't really "fit" the box too well in length and are cheaply made. Waiting for an absoloute 100% M70 from a donor box could take FOREVER! ;-) Another nice thing is that because I bought them to inspect fit/quality and to see how reliable/fast the company ships them I will be able to give a fantastic review and transactions should go very smooth from this seller :yes: . I got mine in 2-3 days from when I called about them.

These should fit some other JVC boxes too. I think my 838 has the same antennas as the M70 :hmmm: .

I will get the pics up in about 4 hours so you guys can see them. If no one wants my set after they see what they are like, then I will send them back to the company.
Hey joe
I might be interested
 

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K - keep an eye on this thread, I will let you see the pics I post and you can decide what you want to do ;-) . I'll look at my receipt and add $3 for the shipping.
 

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Wowzers - I just found out that the company sold out today! I have the only 2 left! :-O


I had GZ interested in mine and another member PMd me so I am sure my set will sell too.

Here is the info on the antenna part number:

SWIVEL ROD ANTENNA VJA3006-00E JVC ORIGINAL
JVC Original Rod Antenna
Number of Sections: 6, Open Length: 32 1/2 , Closed Length: 7 3/4 , Diameter: 5/16


I also found a lot of part numbers for original JVC antennas but with no pictures or information on the sections/lengths/sizes/dimensions :sadno: .

Found some here (unsure if they even have any):
http://estore.fox-international.com/pro ... p?id=14472
http://www.foxsales.ca/productdetail.asp?id=14472

Here is a list of all the part numbers (unsure what any look like):

from here: http://www.ued.net/catalog/cat_item_idx_1484.html

VJA3005-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3005-002 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3006-00A ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3006-00C SUB VJA3006-00D JVC
VJA3006-00D ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3006-00E ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3007-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3008-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3009-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3010-00A ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3012-00A ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3013-00A ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3014-00A ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3014-00C ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3015-00A ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3016-00B ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3016-00C ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3018-00A ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3019-00A ROD ANTTNNA JVC
VJA3020-00A ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3022-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3023-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3023-002 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3024-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3024-002 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3025-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3025-002 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3025-003 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3025-004 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3026-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3026-002 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3026-003 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3026-004 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3027-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3028-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3029-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3029-002 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3029-003 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3030-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3030-002 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3030-003 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3031-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3032-002 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3033-00A ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3035-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3035-002 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3035-003 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3035-004 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3036-00A ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3037-001 ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3038-001 ROD ANT.POLE JVC
VJA3040-00A ROD ANTENNA JVC
VJA3040-00B ROD ANTENNA JVC
 

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It is pretty close. The M70 antenna has one more section and at full length is about 3" longer :-/ . The diameter of the shaft that would be clipping into the antenna holders at the top of the rear case of your boombox of the new antenna is just a hair smaller.

Still a close match :hmmm: - It's your call. It's better than 99% of what what you can find for replacements and it is still a JVC product .




 

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Mine sold :-/ - I guess they are all gone now from MCM so if you need some hopefully all those part numbers will get you close to finding something.

I wish I knew the original M70 antenna part number :hmmm: .
 

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It's too bad they don't give you any specs or actual pictures of the the antennas :-/ .
 
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