Stubby antenna

[sicmadek]

I through automatic car washes a lot since i service them. I need a stubby antenna because one day this tall one will get snapped off. Which stubby or shorty will get decent recpetion?

 

[nyciti]

I have this one, and I think a lot of guys here have it too. It looks great but reception is SH*T for FM and COMPLETE useless for AM, and i live in NY and its still crap. But I don't listen to normal radio enough for it to be a huge factor for me. So its fashion over function...

Amazon.com: The Stubby Antenna for Dodge RAM (2009-2015): Automotive

 

[kyleb8077]

I bought this one after all the complaints about reception with the Stubby. I have had zero reception problems. A little taller than the stubby but reception was more important to me.

http://www.amazon.com/AntennaX-Off-...pebp=1433947017710&perid=C5F62A1476DC4F8991D8

 

[sicmadek]

I wonder if the car wash will grab ahold of the 13"

 

[SitKneelBend]

I bought this one after all the complaints about reception with the Stubby. I have had zero reception problems. A little taller than the stubby but reception was more important to me.

http://www.amazon.com/AntennaX-Off-...pebp=1433947017710&perid=C5F62A1476DC4F8991D8

I have this one too. I actually had "The Stubby" before and reception is terrible, especially for HD! It is also a rigid antenna and more prone to being mangled if caught on something.

The Antenna X Offroad has been through the car wash many times with no issue and reception is good. It is a pliable antenna and meant to bend. At highway speeds, it bends back from the drag about 20-30 degrees.

 

[bobbo7915]

i put the stubby one on from cravenspeed and i get terrible reception...its mainly just for looks.

so i then put a hideaway antenna mounted to the windshield and i get great reception again...

Universal Antenna Hideaway AM/FM car antenna at Crutchfield.com

 

[RR7_905RAM]

I bought this one after all the complaints about reception with the Stubby. I have had zero reception problems. A little taller than the stubby but reception was more important to me.

http://www.amazon.com/AntennaX-Off-...pebp=1433947017710&perid=C5F62A1476DC4F8991D8

Thanks for the link,I want to switch mine so this looks like the one I will go with.

Only problem I see with these is it being stolen. Anyone have that problem?

 

[kyleb8077]

Thanks for the link,I want to switch mine so this looks like the one I will go with.

Only problem I see with these is it being stolen. Anyone have that problem?

It is easier to get off than the factory antenna, but in the end, if someone really wants to steal an antenna you are only out $15.

 

[RR7_905RAM]

True dat!

Maybe I'll throw some KY on it lol

Thanks Kyle!

 

[TomT]

Just ordered the Antenna X with same day shipping. You gotta love Amazon!

 

[sgalligan04]

ive always had stubby, i grabbed one from local auto parts store for like 15 bucks and had no difference in reception