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Old 10-21-2012, 11:47 PM
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So, I have a fender antenna and I'm not too crazy about the way it looks. I've noticed BMW has put shark fin antennas on their cars (no, I'm not doing that) and I was wondering what options are out there to make the antenna a little more low profile. I'm wide open to suggestions.

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Old 10-22-2012, 12:19 AM
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Check out american muscle. They sell shorty antenna's and lots of other mustang goodies.
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Old 10-22-2012, 08:38 AM
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Dang! Thanks for the link. I knew there was a lot of aftermarket for the Mustang, but I had no idea there was THIS much.
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Old 10-22-2012, 12:35 PM
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i think some people on here just cut them to the length they want lol
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Old 10-22-2012, 12:56 PM
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A hacksaw and a file will do it.

Technically 15" is the next shorter "tuned" length for the FM band (1/8 wavelength [λ]), however I have made mine 11" (approximately 1/10 λ) with no noticeable difference in suburban (20 to 35 miles) reception...

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Old 10-23-2012, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Nomad8888
So, I have a fender antenna and I'm not too crazy about the way it looks. I've noticed BMW has put shark fin antennas on their cars (no, I'm not doing that) and I was wondering what options are out there to make the antenna a little more low profile. I'm wide open to suggestions.

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I've always just gone with a 14" shorty antenna from AM. The radio reception is more than efficient, plus the antenna is very affordable! It's an easy fix for what you're looking for. Hope this helps!

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Old 10-24-2012, 08:40 AM
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That sounds like the way to go. Thanks!
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Old 10-25-2012, 05:16 AM
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I don't listen to FM, so I just got an Antenna Delete and PlastiDip'd it to match the base.
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Root Beer's got it right!
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