12 volt power source for Dakota radio antenna (Page 1/1) Sledgehammer SEP 25, 03:01 PM Anyone have a recommendation for where to connect my new Dakota radio antenna which replaces the “through the fender “ standard Fiero antenna. I would like a source which turns he power on when key is turned on and off when I turn the key off. I would prefer not to power the antenna when car is not in use to avoid draining the battery. Thought I’d ask you folks before I venture ahead on my own. Sledgehammer 1987 GT 1985 Fiero GT SEP 25, 03:05 PM quote Originally posted by Sledgehammer: Anyone have a recommendation for where to connect my new Dakota radio antenna which replaces the “through the fender “ standard Fiero antenna. I would like a source which turns he power on when key is turned on and off when I turn the key off. I would prefer not to power the antenna when car is not in use to avoid draining the battery. Thought I’d ask you folks before I venture ahead on my own. Sledgehammer 1987 GT So it's a power/retractable antenna? The radio should have an unused pin to power that I'm pretty sure, switches on with the radio only. Sledgehammer SEP 25, 03:18 PM Not a power retractable antenna. This antenna remains inside the car attached to the winshield (small nit) and replaces the factory antenna located on the front right fender. I am having the car painted and wanted to remove the standard fender mount antenna . Thid “dakota 100” does that and I just wanted to attach the power wire to an appropriate source under the dash which would power on when Key is turned on. richard in nc SEP 25, 06:51 PM there are aux spots on the fusebox.i don't remember if any are switched. Patrick SEP 25, 08:41 PM quote Originally posted by Sledgehammer: I am having the car painted and wanted to remove the standard fender mount antenna . This “dakota 100” does that... Understandable, but so does simply mounting the antenna horizontally inside the front fender. Common Fiero mod (due to the plastic fender), and doesn't require power.