FAKRA Male to ISO Male Aerial Cable Adapter with Phantom Power Supply (+12V)
Description
Upgrade your car radio or head unit without sacrificing crystal-clear radio reception.
This high-quality antenna adapter allows you to seamlessly connect an aftermarket car radio featuring a standard ISO antenna
input to your vehicle's factory-fitted FAKRA aerial cable. Designed specifically for active antenna systems, it features
an integrated +12V phantom power supply lead that powers the vehicle's factory built-in aerial amplifier directly through
the coaxial line.
Why Phantom Power is Essential:
Many modern European and late-model vehicles (such as Volkswagen,
Audi, Skoda, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, and others) use an active, amplified aerial powered via the original factory radio.
When replacing the factory stereo with an aftermarket unit, this power source is lost. Without a phantom power supply adapter,
the factory aerial amplifier remains off, resulting in extremely weak, static-filled AM/FM radio reception. Connecting the
blue lead to your aftermarket head unit's +12V power antenna trigger restores full power to the factory amplifier for
maximum reception quality.
Features & Highlights:
- Seamless Compatibility: Adapts factory FAKRA antenna wiring directly to standard ISO head unit aerial sockets.
- Restores Signal Strength: Ensures factory amplified antennas function correctly, eliminating poor AM/FM reception after a radio upgrade.
- Easy 12V Connection: Blue power lead connects directly to the auto-antenna / remote turn-on output (+12V DC) of your aftermarket stereo.
- Universal Application: Compatible with a wide range of European and Asian vehicles utilising single FAKRA aerial connections.
- Flexible Installation: Generous ~45 cm cable length makes routing easy behind tight dashboard spaces.
Specifications:
- Input Connector: FAKRA Male (Teal / Water Blue / Universal coding)
- Output Connector: ISO Male (Push-in standard plug)
- Supported Bands: AM / FM Radio
- Power Supply: Integrated +12V DC phantom power lead with fly wire
- Cable Length: 45 cm (approx.)
How to Install:
Plug your vehicle's original FAKRA antenna connector into the adapter's
FAKRA Male input, then push the ISO Male connector into the rear aerial socket of your new car radio. Connect the blue power
wire to the blue +12V "Power Antenna" or "Remote Turn-On" wire from your aftermarket head unit harness.
This automatically feeds +12V to the aerial amplifier whenever the radio is switched on. Professional installation is recommended.