What is this component?

When I installed my iPod & AUX input adapter I found this component wired inline with the antenna in my stock 07 JBL head unit. What is it?

 

Looks like some sort of antenna booster

 

that is the flux capacitor

 

That was my first thought.

Looks like the kind of component that might be used with a CB radio.

That's ridiculous, the flux capacitor is beneath the rear bench seat.

 

It's a booster. I used to have one just like it in my '95. I never felt like it added much.

 

Thanks for the reply. I had the truck for about a month before took it out, and I there was no noticeable change in the clarity or signal. Guess it's another gizmo to collect dust in the "random electronics" box.

 

You ought to post it in the pay it forard-free stuff thread, somebody might want it

 

LMFAO

 

Wow I haven't seen one of those in about 35 years. I use to work for Antenna Specialists in Cleveland Ohio right out of high school. We made all kinds of communication antennas and antenna boosters for aircraft, boats, ships, cars, trucks and base stations. Yep it's an antenna booster.

 

To be safe...just dont hit 88 mph.

 

That's a gps tracking unit the feds put in while you were asleep.

 

http://www.customtacos.com/tech/fil...oyewd/06toypdf/ewd/2006/tacoma/f/em01d0up.pdf

 

Big brother is watching... next thing you'll get a call from the FBI saying they want their tracking device back!

 

nope thats people listening to you.

 

Wouldnt mind having it for my boat

 

yea.. they make XM antennas and stuff.. well did.. looks like all they made.
so.. I'd say it was part of a satellite radio at one point.