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A Stubby Antenna That Works

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by duece292, Jun 4, 2017.

  1. Dec 9, 2017 at 6:05 PM
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    midnight

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    I am going to order one of these.
     
  2. Dec 10, 2017 at 6:33 AM
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  3. Dec 10, 2017 at 8:33 AM
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    Shipping to me can get up there, since I'm way up in northern Alberta. I actually just talked to my friend in BC who I'll be visiting at Christmas. He lives 10min from the border and crosses regularly to a package receiving depot in Sumas, Washington. I think I'll just have it shipped to his box there and he'll go pick it up for me.

    Thanks for the kind offer though. :)
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2017 at 8:55 PM
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    Stubby installed...
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  5. Dec 15, 2017 at 8:49 AM
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    Installed my last night and tried it on the way to work this morning.

    Seemed to work good and I was picking up HD stations. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!
     
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  6. Dec 15, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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    i went with the 6 3/4 and so far it has worked great and has held up to the auto car wash. win win
     
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  7. Dec 19, 2017 at 7:32 PM
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    fisherman951

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    hope it works, I just ordered it
     
  8. Dec 19, 2017 at 8:37 PM
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    1E5ABADD-D4AA-44B8-9D0F-C2EE33FBE1DF.jpg CFA88D88-C481-4614-8EBD-C415D522887E.jpg I ordered the stubby six inch. Looks kook but I did not see any improvement over the Oem stock one. Broke off second time through full service car wash. Theysent me out a one time only new one for free. Before I installed it I added some epoxy to concave part where it broke before and let it dry. See if that helps. Only $26.99 shipped if it breaks again. I will live with stock one if it does? Peace. D
     
  9. Dec 20, 2017 at 6:24 AM
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    Had this same one in the truck. HAD being the operative word. Antenna worked fine; unfortunately it did NoT hold up well in cold temps while pushing through a downed tree.

    Now I have an antenna mount screw screwed into the truck and a kinda flexible antenna sitting in some snow bank on the road somewhere.

    Haha

    Seriously though, how does one remove the broken off stud from the antenna mount hole??
     
  10. Dec 20, 2017 at 6:59 AM
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    Installed mine a few days ago and love it. No channel loss and I’m picking up all my HD stations.
     
  11. Dec 20, 2017 at 8:27 AM
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    Everything. Literally.
    VMS Racing makes quality stubby antennas. I’ve never had a problem with mine, any kind of weather.
     
  12. Dec 20, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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    Any update on when will the "new and improved" stubby mentioned above will be available? Order now or be patient? @TheAntennaSource
     
  13. Dec 25, 2017 at 12:37 PM
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    Installed my stubby antenna this morning for the trip to my Mom's. 75 miles with one 20 mile stretch with mountains between me and the radio stations. I always get signal fade on this stretch and usually switch to music on my phone.

    I have to say I was quite impressed with the stubby's performance on the trip today. Signal fade was really no worse than the stock antenna. No wind noise at all, even at 80-85. Weird not seeing the stock antenna out of the corner of your eye though. I'm sure I'll get used to that pretty quick.

    I'm giving it 4.999 stars out of 5. ;)

     
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  14. Jan 4, 2018 at 6:10 AM
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    Zach - also curious on the revised 6 ¾” stubby. I have the original and love the looks. I’ve lost a couple of stations in some parts of my driving area. Get them back in others. Weak transmission signals I’d imagine.

    I like the stubby style vs the thin whip-like OEM style antenna. I’d even be interested in a 8” or 10” *stubby* style if it would improve performance.

    Any possibility of this in the future?
     
  15. Jan 4, 2018 at 8:06 AM
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    They have a wide selection. IDK if I want to go with the Arrow antenna or the shorty. Damn decisions.
     
  16. Jan 4, 2018 at 9:40 AM
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    Ordered mine at 9:30 this morning and got my shipment notification 3 hours later. @TheAntennaSource aint messing around. looking forward to not hitting my garage door anymore.
     
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  17. Jan 4, 2018 at 10:03 AM
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    I'm interested in picking one of these up, but my only question is, why the stubby over going with the stock style mast just in the 7" model?
     
  18. Jan 4, 2018 at 10:19 AM
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  19. Jan 4, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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    Interesting that the late model Tacomas have everything in the "shark fin" (no mast type antenna)...I tried the stubby for a while and then ordered their 27" OEM style antenna because I lost too much reception. The 27" receives better than the stubby in my area, and does not hit the garage door. I guess I listen to too many "weak" stations...and the stubby was physically distracting to me whenever I looked to the right, where I don't even see the 27" style.
     
  20. Feb 25, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    I lost mine (A010-TY) in a car wash today.. The plastic top came off the metal screw at the base.. I think I might find a different brand, or do the epoxy thing like you did..
     
  21. Mar 8, 2018 at 3:41 PM
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    Got my stubby and it just looks awesome!!!!!

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  22. Mar 22, 2018 at 8:08 PM
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    Which one stubby should I order, I have a 2014 CM which is a 3rd gen:
    2007-2014 Tundra or 2015-2018 Tundra
     
  23. Mar 22, 2018 at 8:53 PM
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    I'm not sure why they list the '14 with the second gens but I believe that the 6 3/4" stubby is the same across the board. Maybe give them a call just to be on the safe side. I'm going on a year now and am still extremely happy with mine.
     
  24. Mar 27, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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    I just got mine yesterday. I mainly listen my iPod and the only station I listen to is classic rock WZLX in Boston. ZLX comes in clear as a bell in HD and I live about 25 miles southwest of the city.
     
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  25. May 3, 2018 at 11:36 PM
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    Wondering the same thing. My antenna just broke off in the car wash today and the stud is stuck down in the hole quite a ways but not enough to thread a new one in.
    And what’s the update on the best stubby antenna?
     
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  26. May 8, 2018 at 1:53 AM
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  27. May 21, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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    I barely use the radio anyway. I always Bluetooth the phone to it. but this will make the truck look better being stubby. thanks I will order mine this week.
     
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  28. May 21, 2018 at 1:24 PM
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    Just go one. Looks and works great
     
  29. May 22, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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    Add another to the positive reviews - I had an Autozone brand X stubby that worked fine in the city but where I live (30 miles outside of Houston), it was spotty. This thing works great even on HD radio channels. I also ordered the molding that goes around the antenna base. The original factory molding had disintegrated. Fast shipping and am happy with the purchase!
     
  30. May 28, 2018 at 5:32 PM
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    Sorry for the ignorance but where/who do I order wine from?
     
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