Swapping out roof Antenna

[BlueSpec1]

Headliner, antenna, dome light removal - Thread starter Wilbur Start date Oct 20, 2023
Wilbur
2.5L Hybrid
#2 https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-antenna-dome-light-removal.38544/post-690440

The wiring along the rear of the ceiling and back wall of the cab:

#17 https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-antenna-dome-light-removal.38544/post-690588

Here are some antenna innards.

TCU Connectors - 2023 Maverick:

Roof Mounted Antenna

AM/FM1 Antenna
The AM / FM 1 antenna (also called the audio unit antenna) is integrated into the roof mounted antenna.
It receives AM / FM / DAB radio waves and sends them through the antenna amplifier to the ACM via the AM / FM 1 antenna coaxial cable.

GPS/Satellite Radio Antenna
The GPS /satellite radio antenna contains a GPS antenna circuit board that receives radio waves containing GPS and satellite radio data and is integrated into the roof mounted antenna. The data is sent through the GPS /satellite radio antenna coaxial cable to the APIM ( GPS data) and through a splitter (if equipped) to the ACM (satellite radio data).

Primary Cellular Antenna
If equipped, the GPS /satellite radio antenna contains a cellular antenna circuit board that receives radio waves containing cellular data. The data is sent through the cellular antenna coaxial cable to the TCU .

Secondary Cellular Antenna
The secondary cellular antenna boosts reception for incoming and outgoing cellular network data. It is a compact, cellular phone type, planar inverted-F antenna.

Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot (Vehicles Not Equipped With SYNC 3) (if equipped)

The TCU provides the vehicle Wi-Fi access point.
The TCU communicates to the cellular network by two means. The primary connection is through the cable to the primary cellular antenna incorporated into the roof mounted antenna. The secondary means is through the cable to the secondary cellular ( TCU ) antenna.

The primary means of communication between the TCU and the cellular network uses the primary cellular antenna integrated into the roof mounted antenna. A separate coaxial cable connects the cellular portion of the antenna to the TCU . The secondary means of communication between the TCU and the cellular network is the secondary cellular antenna. The secondary cellular antenna (located forward of the IPC ) connects to the TCU via a coaxial cable.

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[AF Blue]

I want to swap to an antenna shark fin I prefer that look without the actual antenna mast like the maverick and bronco have.

Cheaper/Easier Option?: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/what-thread-is-the-antenna.14302/page-2#post-651958

 

[Rokan]

I apologize because I tried to find the post but I am struggling, where someone very knowledgeable has made a few scarce comments about this stuff. It's like the one thing they come on the forum to do, and their post on this issue was very informative. I've searched and searched and nothing is showing up, and sometimes we get lucky with the "similar threads" below the comment section here but it's not coming up with the results to clarify what that 3rd wire does. I'll keep an eye out or maybe that person will show up in this thread eventually and help shed some light on the issue for us.

The only thing I was able to come up with for sure is that there are two types of maverick antennas. One with satellite interface and cell interface and one without this more then likely is a lariat vs every other trim. In this link I found ford oem that specifies an antenna w/o cell and sat interface and in the blueprint pic it only shows one connector.
I’ll know for sure in two weeks when I take delivery of my truck I don’t even have it yet.
https://parts.lakelandford.com/p/Ford_2023_Maverick/Radio-Antenna-Base/103063137/MCPZ18936A.html

 

[Rokan]

Headliner, antenna, dome light removal - Thread starter Wilbur Start date Oct 20, 2023
Wilbur
2.5L Hybrid
#2 https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-antenna-dome-light-removal.38544/post-690440

The wiring along the rear of the ceiling and back wall of the cab:

#17 https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-antenna-dome-light-removal.38544/post-690588

Here are some antenna innards.

TCU Connectors - 2023 Maverick:

Roof Mounted Antenna

AM/FM1 Antenna
The AM / FM 1 antenna (also called the audio unit antenna) is integrated into the roof mounted antenna.
It receives AM / FM / DAB radio waves and sends them through the antenna amplifier to the ACM via the AM / FM 1 antenna coaxial cable.

GPS/Satellite Radio Antenna
The GPS /satellite radio antenna contains a GPS antenna circuit board that receives radio waves containing GPS and satellite radio data and is integrated into the roof mounted antenna. The data is sent through the GPS /satellite radio antenna coaxial cable to the APIM ( GPS data) and through a splitter (if equipped) to the ACM (satellite radio data).

Primary Cellular Antenna
If equipped, the GPS /satellite radio antenna contains a cellular antenna circuit board that receives radio waves containing cellular data. The data is sent through the cellular antenna coaxial cable to the TCU .

Secondary Cellular Antenna
The secondary cellular antenna boosts reception for incoming and outgoing cellular network data. It is a compact, cellular phone type, planar inverted-F antenna.

Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot (Vehicles Not Equipped With SYNC 3) (if equipped)

The TCU provides the vehicle Wi-Fi access point.
The TCU communicates to the cellular network by two means. The primary connection is through the cable to the primary cellular antenna incorporated into the roof mounted antenna. The secondary means is through the cable to the secondary cellular ( TCU ) antenna.

The primary means of communication between the TCU and the cellular network uses the primary cellular antenna integrated into the roof mounted antenna. A separate coaxial cable connects the cellular portion of the antenna to the TCU . The secondary means of communication between the TCU and the cellular network is the secondary cellular antenna. The secondary cellular antenna (located forward of the IPC ) connects to the TCU via a coaxial cable.

Whoa this is pure gold thanks. This explains everything. Great find thanks for sharing.

 

[TrippMe]

When you think about it, our antenna already looks like a shark fin. I changed mine to “THE STUBBY”. So far I’m very happy. No reception problems, but the I’m already a mile high.

Does the factory long antenna just unscrew?

I like the look of this.

 

[Jroberts302s]

Junior stubby antenna will help looks. Reception not as good aways from the city. Cheaper, and doesn't mess with any seals. Just in case you haven't heard of this item.

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-stu...id_cL7Jr7xytuSZgsiVUG0wYWcu3lvbBoCfssQAvD_BwE

That’s the one I almost bought. Before I seen a carbon fiber one lol

 

[Jroberts302s]

Does the factory long antenna just unscrew?

I like the look of this.

Yes it does I had mine unscrewed for a couple of days until mine came in with no reception issues. Could find a rubber plug to insert it so water doesn’t get into it.

 

[White Thunder]

Does the factory long antenna just unscrew?

I like the look of this.

Yes, as easy as can be. Then just screw the other back in.

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