Is there a worthwhile short antenna?
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Lakeside AZ
Is there a worthwhile short antenna?
I have a stubby rubber antenna on my 04 Z and on a road trip today I noticed the reception was nothing short of terrible.
Is there a short rubber or metal antenna that will actually get decent reception?
Is there a short rubber or metal antenna that will actually get decent reception?
Melting Slicks
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From: Garland TX
I used to have this shorty rubber antenna:
Had decent reception, but the wind catching it would make it bend and look terrible when I arrived at my destination. To combat this problem I purchased "The Stubby" antenna which is a very low profile antenna. Looks much better, no bending, and reception was not affected. Keep in mind however I live in the Dallas Fort Worth area so station signals are strong.
When I get a chance I'll snap a picture with it installed.
http://www.cravenspeed.com/products/...y-Antenna.html
Had decent reception, but the wind catching it would make it bend and look terrible when I arrived at my destination. To combat this problem I purchased "The Stubby" antenna which is a very low profile antenna. Looks much better, no bending, and reception was not affected. Keep in mind however I live in the Dallas Fort Worth area so station signals are strong.
When I get a chance I'll snap a picture with it installed.
http://www.cravenspeed.com/products/...y-Antenna.html
Last edited by Not4spd; Sep 5, 2014 at 12:47 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: South Dakota
I got one from a forum vendor.
It works fine for me. It seems about the same as the original long one for reception, but I really haven't been on a long trip to test it out completely at long distances. It does work great for the stations around here up to about 50 miles that I listen to.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...5-shipped.html
It works fine for me. It seems about the same as the original long one for reception, but I really haven't been on a long trip to test it out completely at long distances. It does work great for the stations around here up to about 50 miles that I listen to.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...5-shipped.html
Melting Slicks
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From: Denton Texas
I got one from a forum vendor.
It works fine for me. It seems about the same as the original long one for reception, but I really haven't been on a long trip to test it out completely at long distances. It does work great for the stations around here up to about 50 miles that I listen to.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...5-shipped.html
It works fine for me. It seems about the same as the original long one for reception, but I really haven't been on a long trip to test it out completely at long distances. It does work great for the stations around here up to about 50 miles that I listen to.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...5-shipped.html
Burning Brakes
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From: GRAYSLAKE IL
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I've got a couple of short antenna's & I like their looks but IMO it depends where you live & how far are you from the signal. When I'm on a long road trip I like to use CD's.
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
I got this one because it was the most stock looking.
Its "thin" enough to not stand out as well.
In the DFW area I get great reception.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/Corvette...black-612431-1
Its "thin" enough to not stand out as well.
In the DFW area I get great reception.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/Corvette...black-612431-1
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From: Redondo Beach CA
THe FM radio wave is about three feet high, that is why most car antenna are that length, the antenna needs to match the size of the wave to capture the signal.
To attempt the same results with a shorter antenna, wire is wrapped to have enough length to simulate a three foot straight wire . Obviously a trade off.
I favor a power antenna, but only the length matters.
To attempt the same results with a shorter antenna, wire is wrapped to have enough length to simulate a three foot straight wire . Obviously a trade off.
I favor a power antenna, but only the length matters.
Melting Slicks
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From: KcMo.
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I bought one from BitViper on the forum back in '07 I think. It's in a drawer in my tool box because I deleted the antennae when I had new fenders made.
It's a really nice antennae. If you want one I would be more than happy to mail it off to you tomorrow. Just let me know. Also maybe search BitViper antennae on google... Might find better pictures than this one I posted. I don't have any pics that really show it up close... I'll keep looking though.
Here's a closer pic.
It's a really nice antennae. If you want one I would be more than happy to mail it off to you tomorrow. Just let me know. Also maybe search BitViper antennae on google... Might find better pictures than this one I posted. I don't have any pics that really show it up close... I'll keep looking though.
Here's a closer pic.
Last edited by tbrent; Sep 5, 2014 at 08:43 PM. Reason: Found a pic
