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To stubby antenna or not to stubby antenna?

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by pacman_gptx, Apr 25, 2015.

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  1. Jun 8, 2016 at 5:45 AM
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    So true. If our trucks came with zero chrome and all badges blacked out from the factory then everyone would want to change it. o_O
     
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    Oh, it did. We had to tear down my whole passsenger side dash area lol. Sucked ass.
     
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    I see what you're saying, but It rusted b/c rubber had fallen off on a piece that's between the rubber casing and lower ring area. Eventually the whole screw rusted out.
     
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  4. Jun 8, 2016 at 8:47 AM
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    That's a great idea.
     
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    13" is imo the best compromise between sux and fugly (6" vs. factory). That said, if you live out in the boonies, anything short (pun intended) of an unloaded 1/4 wave is going to have degraded performance. XM to the rescue.
     
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    I emailed antennaX last night, they replied this morning and sending me a spacer free of charge.
    I'll make sure to spray Fluid Film on it
     
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    I can see it happening. Last night I tried taking my antennaX off (been on for couple days only) and the "import" insert stayed inside while the antenna unscrewed from it. I can see it getting stuck there if rusting. The 2 pieces antenna might be easier to manufacture but I can foresee long terms problem. I'm actually 50/50 keeping it now. Maybe put some loctite on the antenna threads.
     
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    I swapped it out for a small (maybe 6") one. It fits securely and reception isn't horrible, but it's not always the greatest.
     
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    In my 'older' age I've grown accustomed to function over form. I've heard that the shorter ones don't get as great reception when you head out of town. Not a big deal for me since I'm usually always blue-toothed in and listening to books-on-tape (yes I know I'm old).

    If you like the look, don't use the radio alot and you rarely travel out of a city area then go for it. In fact, if you're in the Houston, TX area I've got one in the shape of a .50 Caliber bullet I'll give you that my brother gave to me.
     
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    I just installed the 3" stubby antenna and it looks great but zero function. I live in Maryland close to major market radio stations but this product gets zippo on the dial. It looks bad a$$ though. Just send the company an email to see what can be done to refund or replace.

    Any suggestions??
     
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    My reception isn't that bad.
     
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    Dan what antenna is in this picture.......? What did you go back to theOEM antenna?
     
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    That is a Nestah edition firestalk antenna. He makes them custom.
     
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    is there a website link?

    Thanks
     
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