Replacement Antennae
07-01-02, 01:30 PM
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Replacement Antennae
My power antennae stopped working, and I was looking into getting a aftermarket replacement. Does anyone know if i can, and where I could get one of those small rubber ones, that are only like 6inches long. I hear they get better reception, plus there smaller, and probably alot cheaper than getting a replacement stock one. Just wondered if anyone had one, or knew where I could get one? Thanks
07-01-02, 04:05 PM
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Harada and Hirschman used to make direct fit replacements. I don't know if they still do or not, but try Crutchfield if the eBay route doesn't work for you.
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07-01-02, 05:15 PM
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Go to RadioShack. I got one from them for about $8.00.
They clearanced their car audio equipment a while back and I picked up a new power antennae for $19.99. I had to put a power one in b/c I put the Turbo spoiler on my car.
It is your call, if they still have either in stock. If your local R.S. doesn't have one, drop me a line and I will check the 4 near me.
The reception really didn't get noticably better, but I had good reception to begin with.
They clearanced their car audio equipment a while back and I picked up a new power antennae for $19.99. I had to put a power one in b/c I put the Turbo spoiler on my car.
It is your call, if they still have either in stock. If your local R.S. doesn't have one, drop me a line and I will check the 4 near me.
The reception really didn't get noticably better, but I had good reception to begin with.
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07-03-02, 09:05 AM
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If you meant the antenna mast, yes those are much more reasonable. I thought you were after a complete replacement.
Regarding a short (6") antenna's performance, it isn't going to be any better than the windshield antenna if you have one. Optimal antenna length for the FM frequency range is something like 30". I can dig up the exact details, but basically no amount of electronic trickery can compensate for not having the mast lenght correct for the intended frequency band. Using (we used to call them rubber duckies) those black, 12", flexible antenna's is a big compromise unless you are very close to the broadcast source. If you are, then you may not notice a difference.
Greg O.
Regarding a short (6") antenna's performance, it isn't going to be any better than the windshield antenna if you have one. Optimal antenna length for the FM frequency range is something like 30". I can dig up the exact details, but basically no amount of electronic trickery can compensate for not having the mast lenght correct for the intended frequency band. Using (we used to call them rubber duckies) those black, 12", flexible antenna's is a big compromise unless you are very close to the broadcast source. If you are, then you may not notice a difference.
Greg O.
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