Radio Antenna
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Radio Antenna
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.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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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...
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...
Last edited by cliffyk; 10-22-2012 at 01:02 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.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Shane
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