stubby antenna
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Joined: 12-18-2005
Posts: 1,791
From: Middle Village, NY
I get better reception then ever (the little I use the radio) with a powered antenna that mounts on the inside of my windshield. It even picks up stations inside a tunnel. Plus, you get to remove the outside antenna completely (I never cared for the way it looks. Neither did Chevy, because if you look in their brochure it is photoshopped out of the pictures).
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Joined: 05-19-2008
Posts: 878
From: San Diego
I get better reception then ever (the little I use the radio) with a powered antenna that mounts on the inside of my windshield. It even picks up stations inside a tunnel. Plus, you get to remove the outside antenna completely (I never cared for the way it looks. Neither did Chevy, because if you look in their brochure it is photoshopped out of the pictures).
Cajun
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Joined: 04-07-2008
Posts: 1,051
From: Wisconsin
I bought mine from http://www.stubbyantenna.com/. They have a reception rating for each one. This is the one I bought:http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail....ntenna_Y_Black
Most stations I listen too are pretty strong in my area so I haven't noticed any loss of signal.
Most stations I listen too are pretty strong in my area so I haven't noticed any loss of signal.
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Joined: 12-18-2005
Posts: 1,791
From: Middle Village, NY
They sell them at Crutchfield, as well as most auto stores like Pep Boys. Cost is under 20 bucks. Hooks up to 12 volt, but I have it switched so it isnt on all the time. Truth is, reception is good without it being powered on. I have a thick decal from Pep Boys of the American flag over the antenna hole for now, and will have it body worked when I bring the car into the shop soon. But I like the way it looks without the 'Radio Control Car' antenna.
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Joined: 06-01-2008
Posts: 2,762
From: arlington texas
i got mine from www.stubbyantenna.com , works great, was cheap and shippd fast
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Joined: 08-19-2007
Posts: 778
From: St. Louis
I live about 30 miles from downtown, the site of most radio staion antennas, and have no loss of reception around town. Leaving town though I lose reception about 20 miles sooner than I did before. Not sure of the brand....cheap ebay model. I do keep the factory one in the car, only takes a couple seconds to switch back.
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Joined: 11-07-2007
Posts: 1,613
From: Southside of Houston Texas
That's what I was afraid of.... People that live in urban areas can stick just about anything on and still get reception, I am kinda in a fringe area and fear that anything smaller may greatly reduce my reception.
I have a sunroof and notice the factory one wobbling a lot at high speeds. Maybe I should just slow down
I have a sunroof and notice the factory one wobbling a lot at high speeds. Maybe I should just slow down
i got mine from www.stubbyantenna.com , works great, was cheap and shippd fast