Aftermarket headunit radio - which cable can i use on radio antenna ?

[528i tourer]

Hi!

I want to install an aftermarket head unit (http://www.mp3car.com/showwiki.php?title=head+unit) radio on my BMW E39 touring so i would like to put a new antenna cable cause my old one was removed/cut and cannot be used anymore.



I would like to know what kind of cable can i use to install a new radio (http://www.mp3car.com/showwiki.php?title=Radio) antenna in my touring.

Can i use a normal coaxial cable like the ones we use at home to watch TV ? I mean its coaxial 50 ohms or what cable is it? Can you give me more info, specs about cables to radio antenna.

[edjack]

Your new radio probably has the standard automotive antenna connector. Get an antenna cable from an auto parts store and splice it in to your harness.

[TriniSpeC]

you need one of these. there are cheaper versions

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Adapter-Factory-Antenna-Wire-MALE-to-Universal-Radio-e39-e90-e53-w210-w209-/230637275321?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b30d88b9&vxp=mtr