How much FM reception loss with a short mast antennae???
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How much FM reception loss with a short mast antennae???
I'm thinking about switching for cosmetic reasons, but not an option if I lose out on signal. I listen to FM about 90-95% of the time. What are the experiences of those that have made the switch to the short masts? Thanks, Kevin
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Most local stations will still be fine. I had no issues with any stations I listened to when I cut mine, but now that I have gone to a hidden one I have lost a lot of stations.
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I have this: http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=596
Reception is terrible, but it sure does look good. I put it on the day I got the car (12/04).
Just got to burn those mp3 CD's.
Reception is terrible, but it sure does look good. I put it on the day I got the car (12/04).
Just got to burn those mp3 CD's.
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The best and cheapest way to go is to cut your stock antenna in half. That takes it from a 1/4 wavelength to a 1/8 wavelength of radio signals so there is no noticable lose.
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I took my shorty antenna off of my Mystic (it's like 8" tall) and I Haven't lost the strong channels, but the weak ones don't come in as well, but if I dial it in I can still get it.
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I have this: http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=596
Reception is terrible, but it sure does look good. I put it on the day I got the car (12/04).
Just got to burn those mp3 CD's.
Reception is terrible, but it sure does look good. I put it on the day I got the car (12/04).
Just got to burn those mp3 CD's.
I actually put mine on a drill motor and polished it with some Mothers to a mirror like shine, then put some clearcoat on it.
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This is what Ive done in the past: Score a cheap replacement antenna at AZ or the j-yard, cut it in half and glue a new tip on the end. Put your orginial in the trunk under the carpet with a wrench. Around town the shorty is fine, if you travel, swap them out for the roadtrip. The best of both worlds.
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Originally Posted by StangNut
The best and cheapest way to go is to cut your stock antenna in half. That takes it from a 1/4 wavelength to a 1/8 wavelength of radio signals so there is no noticable lose.
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You have to "knock" the ball off and then grind down the "new" end of the antenna because it's larger.
There are several threads discussing how to do it, but I used a REALLY small closed end wrench and a hammer to get mine off. It's easy lose the ball once it comes off so I put a plastic bag around the end to catch it.
There are several threads discussing how to do it, but I used a REALLY small closed end wrench and a hammer to get mine off. It's easy lose the ball once it comes off so I put a plastic bag around the end to catch it.
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