1960s
Motorized Antenna
Later Model (1990s)
Early Model (1960s)
Features
A motorized antenna extends and retracts in conjunction with car radio unit so there is no need to manually pull out the antenna. At this time, it was developed for high-end cars.
Mounting Position
Pillar Antenna
Later Model (2000s)
Early Model (1960s)
Features
Pillar antennas were developed on the back of rising demand in radio antennas for trucks. The antennas were modified repeatedly to achieve lighter weight, a more simple design and smaller size, and were adopted by many passenger cars.
Mounting Position
Roof Antenna
Later Model (1990s)
Early Model (1960s)
Features
Roof antennas can be designed to support analog radios and digital radios (DAB) etc. They can be composite, supporting multiple media. The antennas come in two types: the collapsible type in which the angle of the rod can be adjusted, or the anchored type in which the rod is fixed.
Mounting Position
1950s