Swapped to a Stubby Antenna

[Steve Cloud]

Came in today, and swapped it out. Was the "premium" model recommended by several in another thread. Did a quick check on reception, and local channels seem fine in the garage. Will test it out later. Don't listen to the radio a lot, so it should be fine. Definitely like the looks better!

 

[Wayne E]

Put mine on about 2 months ago. It works perfect in the city and surrounding areas. About 30 miles away from city I start to lose reception. No biggie, I just stream off phone

 

[Iron Outlaw]

I think I'm in the minority here but I prefer the whip than the rubber little stubby ones.

 

[RLJ10X]

That little guy would make windexing the windshield easier, with the big ol whip out of the way. And it looks stealthy. RJ gives it 2 thumbs up!

 

[Steve Cloud]

Put mine on about 2 months ago. It works perfect in the city and surrounding areas. About 30 miles away from city I start to lose reception. No biggie, I just stream off phone

Yup, I probably stream from my phone about 90% of the time... Glad to have the big whip out of the way.

 

[adam ant]

Looks nice

 

[Toddbigboytruck]

I think I'm in the minority here but I prefer the whip than the rubber little stubby ones.

I too like the standard equipment antenna.

 

[armallard]

I went with the stubby 2-3 months ago so far so good..

 

[Murphy Slaw]

I'm a radio junkie. Worked in radio many years ago. I like finding stations with brave talent that will play off the wall stuff (like I did back in the day...)

We have a little Classic Country station here that will play Hank Sr., then Charlie Daniels, then Earl Scruggs, then John Melloncamp, then John Hartford.

 

[Steve Cloud]

That little guy would make windexing the windshield easier, with the big ol whip out of the way. And it looks stealthy. RJ gives it 2 thumbs up!

Agreed, had not thought about making it easier to clean the windshield!

 

[festivus15]

That little guy would make windexing the windshield easier, with the big ol whip out of the way. And it looks stealthy. RJ gives it 2 thumbs up!

cleaning the windshield is a great benefit. need to do the swap myself.

 

[gdawg55]

That's the antenna I have. Works well in my area. Also like the fact that it's out of the way and car wash friendly.

 

[crakerjac]

I've had this one sitting in my Amazon cart for a while now... Was thinking the longer antenna would still give me decent reception without the giant (and now bent) whip antenna.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CZCNZJ3/

 

[Steve Cloud]

This is the one I bought. The company that sells them belongs to a forum member. Great guy, lots of info, and the product works as advertised. No loss of clarity in the event that I do listen to regular radio.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M6CAZKK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[NikNak]

I’ve had a short black wire one... not this rubber stubby. I get good enough reception & haven’t noticed an issue. It’s been 2yrs. I’m glad I ditched the whip.

 

[Steve Cloud]

Yup, don't miss having to take it off to go through the car wash