Clarke33

Mine must be on Viagra. I have been over 100 MPH and it didn't get "limp".

dan-d

Well I bought a shortie antenna (not from Mike) and lost reception. So I reinstalled my fishing pole and decided to modify it. I cut it down to the base just below the fishing pole area where it has the windings. I then searched through my many bins of junk (and I mean MANY) untill I found just the right rubber tip. I cut off the fishing pole and super glued on this rubber cap (I think it's supposed to be a rubber foot for something) and it fit perfect. I now have a shortie with no loss of reception. I do have four more of these rubber tips left if anyone want's one, all you have to do is pay the shipping. I'm not a cheap bastard, but on a fixed income I can only afford so much. BTW: I only use USPS priority mail for your protection and mine.

cschhr06

the rubber plugs you are referring to are end caps for air lines, you can get a package of 4 at pepboys for $1.29 (i think i bought 3/8th size) i went that route myself a few months back when i first modded my factory antenna BUT they weather very fast and crack and turned grey. i beleive the black silicone is the way to go ..... just my opinion

jx3

The little blue pills work great!! Been to 118 and no signs of limpness here either!
But I finally ordered a different antenna anyway.

dan-d

No, they are little silicon rubber caps used on the ends of screws to protect your hands from getting scratched, they came with something I built but instead of using the caps I just ground off the protruding screw ends.

I used one of these caps on my Focus antenna and now three years later it hasn't turned color yet. -Dan

angeleyez0072

I think mine is on viagra too. I upgraded to a stubby anyways.

DJ Koz

Reception is very weak now after the stubby. Don't know what to do now. Dan-d's idea sounds good. Hmmmm.....

larryv

Stubby antenna works perfectly, Looks so much better. Good luck

DJ Koz

I like how the stubby looks. I would hate to put that fishing pole back on.

nfboy

Out of curiosity can you describe where you live (city, rural town, flat land or lost of hills yada yada). I live in a small city but there are tons of hills and even with the fishing pole reception can be poor depending on where I am and which station I am listening too.

I LOVE the stubby look but if it will render my reception so bad that the radio sucks, I will find a better alternative.