yes, there is a plug close to the base - - plugged IN to the base in fact. You can unplug it when the antenna's up and it'll stay there.
FYI the grinding is caused because the plastic teeth in the extension strip are becoming stripped. On some cars, you can go to an autoparts store and get a replacement antenna mast for around 20-30 bucks. Easy to replace- just feed the extension strip into the hole and turn the radio off.
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