Antenna Mod
Having replaced the faulty power unit already with a fixed height antenna, I found this little jewel on ebay. I think the color match is pretty close too. So far the reception seems good too.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...8ab0e46f19.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...cc4ae246bd.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...c3554e3dbf.jpg |
Love it!
Part number or URL please! |
Originally Posted by AgentEran
(Post 1598336512)
Love it!
Part number or URL please! |
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Looks nice :thumbs:
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Originally Posted by Dt86
(Post 1598336819)
Looks nice :thumbs:
Hope all is good with you! |
:thumbs:Thats good idea!
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Originally Posted by Izzy Dizzy
Thanks Dave!
Hope all is good with you! |
Originally Posted by Dt86
(Post 1598336916)
All is good here. Looks like you're staying busy! Took the SS out for a final rip tonight and topped off the tank. Did the same with the 86 the other day. Snow for the next couple days so they'll likely throw a ton of salt down and the roads will be crap for the next 5 months.
Where did the summer go? Have a Happy Thanksgiving Dave! |
Doesn't it compromise reception at under 5 inches? The wife's Spyder had a shorter antenna and it wasn't good even on the driveway. Switched to a longer antenna and we pick up much more inside the garage.
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Originally Posted by aklim
(Post 1598338259)
Doesn't it compromise reception at under 5 inches? The wife's Spyder had a shorter antenna and it wasn't good even on the driveway. Switched to a longer antenna and we pick up much more inside the garage.
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Originally Posted by Izzy Dizzy
(Post 1598338351)
I'll give an honest update after I have an opportunity to test it out. I live in a rural area so my fingers are crossed. If it fails, I'll put back the 31" mast.
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Originally Posted by aklim
(Post 1598338372)
Any way you can run them back to back? IOW find a sucky reception area and put the big one on to see if it clears up?
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I like it, I may do the same. My power Antenna finally sh!t the bed. I haven't even bothered with it because all I use is Pandora, Google, and Spotify. Almost no need for FM radio anymore.
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Originally Posted by TorchTarga94
(Post 1598339628)
I like it, I may do the same. My power Antenna finally sh!t the bed. I haven't even bothered with it because all I use is Pandora, Google, and Spotify. Almost no need for FM radio anymore.
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Originally Posted by Izzy Dizzy
Same reason I swapped mine out. Just didn't want to incur the expense to repair/replace the unreliable GM power unit. I followed another member's post on installing a shorty antenna. The swap didn't take long and I was pleased with the end result. The red stubby was an afterthought and a cheap ebay find. I think it looks good. Not sure how the reception will be as I have yet to test it on the road. Snowed in here in NY!
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So did you just rip the old retractable antenna out and screw this in with one of the adapters? |
Originally Posted by Dt86
(Post 1598343409)
How much did you get Jim? Looks like we got about 8-9 here.
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Originally Posted by Wharf Rat
(Post 1598343616)
So did you just rip the old retractable antenna out and screw this in with one of the adapters? Here's the link from another member: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...installed.html https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...8ca1ad891c.jpg Universal 31" Replacement Top Mount Antenna Mast w/ 5 Bases For GM 1986-Up EBAY |
Originally Posted by aklim
(Post 1598338372)
Any way you can run them back to back? IOW find a sucky reception area and put the big one on to see if it clears up?
I saw no difference in reception or sound quality and NO static! |
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