Replace Looooong Stock Antenna
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Houston TX
Replace Looooong Stock Antenna
Are there any products out there to replace the stock antenna on my C5 (non-powered antenna)? Something that's plug and play? I'm not a big fan of the windows units and I don't want to do any body work. All I want to do is replace this loooooong dang antenna with something shorter and preferrably as thin as the stock antenna. Can I cut this thing down perhaps?
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
Have you tried search using keywords "shorten antenna" or similar? This gets discussed on a regular basis.
You can buy shorter antennas that thread on from many of the site supporting vendors...main menu page, column to the left. Look at PFYC, MID AMERICA or ZIP PRODUCTS. R-D RACING also sells a very popular black shorty antenna. It's billet aluminum with a black powder coated finish, about 3 1/2" tall.
You can cut you antenna down to any length and place a small 1/8" black vinyl cap on the end. Be advised that the optimum length for an antenna is somewhere in the range of 32-36" of vertical mast, so your reception will probably suffer in rural areas.
You can buy shorter antennas that thread on from many of the site supporting vendors...main menu page, column to the left. Look at PFYC, MID AMERICA or ZIP PRODUCTS. R-D RACING also sells a very popular black shorty antenna. It's billet aluminum with a black powder coated finish, about 3 1/2" tall.
You can cut you antenna down to any length and place a small 1/8" black vinyl cap on the end. Be advised that the optimum length for an antenna is somewhere in the range of 32-36" of vertical mast, so your reception will probably suffer in rural areas.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 485
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From: Houston TX
I did use the search tool and most of the posts refer to power antennas or completely replacing the antenna and filliing in the body area. I'm searching through the archives now. I looked around on the web, but all I see is the short-stubby-fat types. I'll look at those vendor sites you suggested. Thanks.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Hollywood Maryland
Wal Mart Special
I replaced my stock fixed antenna with a universal shorty I got in Wal Mart. It's black with a small base and is wire wound. I think I paid $12.00 or so a couple years ago. Looks great and has super reception. I live in a rural area and my FRC gets better reception with the shorty than my other cars with their stock antennas. Check out Wal Mart, K Mart, auto parts stores. Don't get stuck with the 'Corvette Tax' on buying an antenna.
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