Shorty Antennas
12-07-2007, 08:47 AM
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Shorty Antennas
I know this topic rises up from time to time but I'm having trouble deciding what length to get. I really want the 6", but I'd like to be able to get some reception, too. Has anybody played withdifferent lengths enough to notice a difference between like 6-12"???
http://www.theoriginalshorty.com/antenna_black.asp
ps - I want to keep my stock antenna for road trips or in case I can't get a shorty to work right.
http://www.theoriginalshorty.com/antenna_black.asp
ps - I want to keep my stock antenna for road trips or in case I can't get a shorty to work right.
12-07-2007, 08:51 AM
#2
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RE: Shorty Antennas
When I researched before changing my antenna, I saw a number of threads that indicated reception problems with the 6" or 8". I ended up going with the 14" and I see no noticeable reduction in reception. Worse-comes-to-worse and you don't like the looks of 14", you can always cut it yourself. A number of people on the forum have trimmed their own antennas.
12-07-2007, 10:22 AM
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RE: Shorty Antennas
ORIGINAL: Sams0n
lol! If I buy the 6" I'll be sure to tell the old lady its 9"!
lol! If I buy the 6" I'll be sure to tell the old lady its 9"!
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12-07-2007, 10:24 AM
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RE: Shorty Antennas
ORIGINAL: Nuke
When I researched before changing my antenna, I saw a number of threads that indicated reception problems with the 6" or 8". I ended up going with the 14" and I see no noticeable reduction in reception. Worse-comes-to-worse and you don't like the looks of 14", you can always cut it yourself. A number of people on the forum have trimmed their own antennas.
When I researched before changing my antenna, I saw a number of threads that indicated reception problems with the 6" or 8". I ended up going with the 14" and I see no noticeable reduction in reception. Worse-comes-to-worse and you don't like the looks of 14", you can always cut it yourself. A number of people on the forum have trimmed their own antennas.
I bought a cheap replacement antenna for $6 at O'Reilly and cut it myself. I used a bead I already had, so I didn't even have to get the bead off the one I bought. Here's a picture of mine:
12-07-2007, 10:40 AM
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RE: Shorty Antennas
ORIGINAL: Nuke
I've BEEN with your old lady so she KNOWS what 9" is....!!!
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ORIGINAL: Sams0n
lol! If I buy the 6" I'll be sure to tell the old lady its 9"!
lol! If I buy the 6" I'll be sure to tell the old lady its 9"!
[sm=joke.gif]
That turned out pretty good for $6, Bill. Keep them coming guys and thanks for the responses!