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Old 11-09-2008, 05:06 PM
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I know you can make or antennas shorter so I have a few questions
1. how easy is it
2. what are the directions on doing it
3. does it hurt reception

also what lengths have you done
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Old 11-09-2008, 07:07 PM
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buy a shorty antenna.
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Old 11-09-2008, 07:17 PM
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iv heard reception doesnt get effected by shortening it yourself
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Old 11-10-2008, 08:03 AM
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I haven't had any issue and I have a 14" antenna.
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Old 11-10-2008, 08:55 AM
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https://mustangforums.com/forum/v6-s197-general-discussion/494208-custom-shorty-antenna-made.html

I don't have a problem with my tiny antenna and reception but I live in a tight area. I don't see aftermarket antenna's below 8" so that I think would be a safe minimum.
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Old 11-10-2008, 09:19 AM
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Used a dremel to cut it down to 14". Just mark with tape where you want to make the cut. Very easy, took all of 20 seconds. reattach ball tip with crazy glue/ instant cement. No loss of reception.
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Old 11-10-2008, 10:18 AM
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i have an 8 inch from americanmuscle.com it hasnt hurt my reception at all.
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Old 11-10-2008, 11:10 AM
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Looks like the 2010 Mustang will have a shorter antenna and positioned in the back;

https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005-2014-mustangs/496270-2010-mustang.html
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Old 11-10-2008, 11:57 AM
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Just pick up the shorty from american muscle.com its 20 bux with free shipping, you cant go wrong!
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Old 11-10-2008, 02:03 PM
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I have an 8" and Im in GA kinda country type north of atlanta and in and out of hills and stuff like that I dont pick up certain stations unless I tune to them instead of scanning.
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