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Shorty Antenna Poll

Yes - Get It

70% (24)

No - Leave It Alone

29% (10)

Total Votes : 34

(last vote on : 8/9/2007 8:56:25 PM)
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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/20/2007 9:30:39 PM

HummBob

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I like the LOOKS of my shorter antenna, but reception quality DOES LACK with some smaller stations. Any of the MAJOR stations are fine, but smaller stations(less power), I can't pick up very well.

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 4:54:15 AM

WOLFGANGSTA

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see my previous post about antenna-x.
i bought one from the guy on ebay and it snapped off on the first trip through the carwash!

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 8:01:09 AM

Wu Jen

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ORIGINAL: sjr21805

I got the 9" one from that site. Here's what it looks like on.

Lol, Thats a Dirty Vehicle you have there. Dennis will now give you a virtual spanking.

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 6:55:17 PM

LawWyfe

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OK so Mom did ya order it yet?? LOL I'm getting one too but I'm holding out for when I win the bet with Fin!

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 8:28:13 PM

NJTEX

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There is a reason your truck's antenna is 31" or somthing inches long. Has to do with optimizing the antenna length for the wavelength of the AM/FM radio stations that you want to receive. If reception is not an issue, why not just cut (name of cutter tool is no longer PC) your existing antenna down to 9" instead of buying a new shorter one? It'll work just as well as one of the "shorty" aftermarket ones.

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 8:54:56 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: NJTEX

There is a reason your truck's antenna is 31" or somthing inches long. Has to do with optimizing the antenna length for the wavelength of the AM/FM radio stations that you want to receive. If reception is not an issue, why not just cut (name of cutter tool is no longer PC) your existing antenna down to 9" instead of buying a new shorter one? It'll work just as well as one of the "shorty" aftermarket ones.

Cause I wanted the COOL SHINY ONE with Flames!!!

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 9:24:37 PM

pcmommy

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ORIGINAL: LawWyfe

OK so Mom did ya order it yet?? LOL I'm getting one too but I'm holding out for when I win the bet with Fin!

which one ya getting LawWyfe? I am still contemplating. I have my eye on the roof rack rails first

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 9:27:40 PM

Dennis

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ORIGINAL: pcmommy

[which one ya getting LawWyfe? I am still contemplating. I have my eye on the roof rack rails first

Aw heck Mommy...Go crazy for once..get them both at the same time..

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 10:12:10 PM

NJTEX

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quote:

ORIGINAL: HummBob

quote:

ORIGINAL: NJTEX

There is a reason your truck's antenna is 31" or somthing inches long. Has to do with optimizing the antenna length for the wavelength of the AM/FM radio stations that you want to receive. If reception is not an issue, why not just cut (name of cutter tool is no longer PC) your existing antenna down to 9" instead of buying a new shorter one? It'll work just as well as one of the "shorty" aftermarket ones.

Cause I wanted the COOL SHINY ONE with Flames!!!

As an EE I just love it. Cool, Shiny, and Flames were topics that I never covered in the antenna theory class that I actually enjoyed in the early 80's. Maybe if I graduated from MIT instead of FDU I would be more enlightend today!

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 10:22:59 PM

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I havent decided yet Mom..but whichever it will only set me (you) back about $20 or so. I am thinking the antenna X more than likely altho the plastic adaptor tube thingy doesn't thrill me. I may have to reread this thread and do a search back to decide. This weekend when I get some time to do more than just lurk and an occasional post..I'm going to order the Hummer letters, possibly the stainless grill etc..

P.S.....Clarence..Gstyle...roof rails...good price!

< Message edited by LawWyfe -- 3/21/2007 10:24:01 PM >

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 10:34:19 PM

NJTEX

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Order the Hummer Letters now! They should have been installed at the factory.

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 10:53:53 PM

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ORIGINAL: LawWyfe

I havent decided yet Mom..but whichever it will only set me (you) back about $20 or so. I am thinking the antenna X more than likely altho the plastic adaptor tube thingy doesn't thrill me. I may have to reread this thread and do a search back to decide. This weekend when I get some time to do more than just lurk and an occasional post..I'm going to order the Hummer letters, possibly the stainless grill etc..

P.S.....Clarence..Gstyle...roof rails...good price!

Lawwyfe, I REALLY recommend you stay away from the Antenna-x one. I suspect you would be dissapointed. I will send you some close up pics if you like.

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 10:58:56 PM

LawWyfe

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Sure Lil HB or better yet send me some better alternatives lol

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/21/2007 11:04:33 PM

littlehummerboy

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I'll get you some pics tomorrow then. The link I provided earlier in this thread has some good ones, ad are only about $5.00 more.

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RE: Shorty Antenna Poll - 3/22/2007 10:11:53 AM

ZX10R

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Got the antenna X yesterday -installed fast and fit was perfect w/adaptor. Looks really good! For under $20 , I am happy. Reception is clear as can be (no difference vs. stock) FM/AM is perfect. I love the low profile. The guy did say remove if you go to an auto car wash. -No big deal! Just unscrew. So far so good for me.

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