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May 3, 2007 | 11:18 PM

skar

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Any body know if some one makes a replacement Antenna that is short ? 4 to 6 inches long. So car cover will fit with out cutting hole.
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May 4, 2007 | 09:29 AM

Blade

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RE: replacement antenna

u can get aftermarket ones. they have shorter ones but they are rubber. Why not just unscrew it when ur putting the cover on it?

May 4, 2007 | 11:37 AM

cplthomas

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RE: replacement antenna

Or get a retractible one?

May 4, 2007 | 02:27 PM

skar

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u can get aftermarket ones. they have shorter ones but they are rubber. Why not just unscrew it when ur putting the cover on it?

I cant find one. So I made one from some stainless at work 6" long. ? if it will work but it fits nice and looks good. Now I need a new radio.
Pain in the *** taking it off and on every time.

May 4, 2007 | 11:41 PM

z28pete

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RE: replacement antenna

A plain 6" piece of metal won't pull much of a signal. An antenna that short requires to be built wit a loading coil in order to pull a decent signal.

May 5, 2007 | 04:53 AM

1969 SS

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RE: replacement antenna

what about a power antenna or an "antenna-less" antenna. they usually go above your headliner. gives a way smoother look to the car

May 5, 2007 | 11:16 AM

skar

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ORIGINAL: z28pete

A plain 6" piece of metal won't pull much of a signal. An antenna that short requires to be built wit a loading coil in order to pull a decent signal.

Thanks. I think I will cut a hole in the cover.