Shorty Antenna Size
Aug 1, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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Shorty Antenna Size
Thought I would ask here as well...
What is a good size for a shorty antenna, is 8" too short? What are standard shorty sizes?
Thanks
Aug 1, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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From: Temple, Texas
RE: Shorty Antenna Size
I say get a 14", lines up better with the overall flow of the car. Just don't forget to get a signal booster, because I had to uninstall my 14" because my signal strength went down the drain.
Aug 1, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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RE: Shorty Antenna Size
Really? So many people say they had no problems. Must just depend on location.
So I guess I can just get a signal booster at any auto parts place, right? How much about?
Aug 1, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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RE: Shorty Antenna Size
I just bought a 14" last week and i didnt notice any loss in signal strength.. but 14" seems pefect 8" seems like it would be too small
Aug 1, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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RE: Shorty Antenna Size
Yeah, Im just gonna shorten my stock antenna to 14" and see how it goes.
How much was your 14" to buy? from where?
Aug 1, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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RE: Shorty Antenna Size
ive got an 8in. and havent noticed any loss in signal...at first i did think it was too short but now i love it.
Aug 1, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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RE: Shorty Antenna Size
I kinda live in a hilly, country area. Im just worried my signal will crap out.
Aug 1, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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RE: Shorty Antenna Size
or there is always the antenna delete from
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Aug 1, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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RE: Shorty Antenna Size
true, but I dont really like the idea of the black spot on my fender. Id rather have the antenna there.
Aug 1, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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RE: Shorty Antenna Size
the only place that i have found so far that has an antenna booster is jcwhiney. where else can you get them?