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Old 06-10-02, 06:54 AM
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I have a question about the antenna. Are there 1 or 2 positions. If there are 2 positions, has anyone seen it at the extended position?
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Two main positions.........up and down.
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Yes, there are two position. I'm not sure why (perhaps there are some radio buffs out there) but the antenna changes position above a certain frequency -- around 96FM.
Old 06-12-02, 03:36 AM
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I have a UK conversion, so maybe different, but my aeriel extends differently between AM and FM. I think it goes a notch higher for FM, but it could the other way round....
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Other Lexus models do this too.
My guess is that it's an FM Diversity feature, optimizing signal pickup based on wavelength.
Old 06-15-02, 05:55 AM
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It's adjust itself depending on the signal strength. The LX470 you can manaully adjust the antenna from the seperate switch.
Old 06-15-02, 02:40 PM
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90 LS has that, goes higher for AM band.
Old 06-15-02, 08:48 PM
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Default seems silly..

but I notice it change height for EVERY station switch on FM (I don't listen to AM much but it does go highest for AM(...

I even pre-set 2 stations with the same station and guess what, it still changed height.. goofy thing... I heard it trys for optimum signal pick-up but this constant moving around just seems useless and asking for a part to break right after it is out of warranty...

..but that is just my opinion..
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A constantly moving antenna is certainly more silly than a never moving one.
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I've noticed the same up down when I change FM stations. I thought it was some optimization also...weird though
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