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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 03:15 PM
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Euro Style Antena For FD?

Does anyone know a company that sells these antenas to replace a FD antena?
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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Re: Euro Style Antena For FD?

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Does anyone know a company that sells these antenas to replace a FD antena?
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 04:51 PM
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what I think the stock antena looks like ****, the damn thing rises up WAY to much. I am gonna get rid of it one of these days, shave it off or something. Although I would never replace it with one of those pig tail thingys I see around if thats what you talkin about.
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 05:23 PM
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You want in on a little secret? The stock exterior antenna is for AM reception. Look at the TOP of the hatch glass. See that zig zagging wire? That's your FM antenna.
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 05:33 PM
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screw it all man. just cut it out and get a damn radio with sirius or xm compatibility!!!!!!!!

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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 06:05 PM
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that's what i'm talkin about

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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 06:06 PM
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Originally posted by Flybye
You want in on a little secret? The stock exterior antenna is for AM reception. Look at the TOP of the hatch glass. See that zig zagging wire? That's your FM antenna.
SCORE! i barely use the radio but looks like i'll be disconnecting the power for the damn antenna now...hideous thing...

check out my sig...
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 06:07 PM
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lol FM is so 20th century
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 06:26 PM
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Originally posted by Flybye
You want in on a little secret? The stock exterior antenna is for AM reception. Look at the TOP of the hatch glass. See that zig zagging wire? That's your FM antenna.
Just a question: if the power antenna is just for AM, how come I get absolutely no FM reception without it going up after I disconnected the connector to the power antenna? I did this a few months back when my antenna stopped working and I didn't enjoy the grinding sound it makes when I turn on the radio.
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 06:35 PM
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Because he got it BassAckwords - the mast is for WEAK signals and the Squiglly line is for STRONG Signals.
Unless you are VERY close to the Transmitter the FM signals will be relativly weak - AM Signals have a MUCH longer range and are usually Stronger.
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 09:48 PM
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that maxpesce explanation sounds better. i can second rob's statement, you will get crappy fm signals with that mast down...we guarentee it.
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 10:18 PM
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I know someone somewhere somehow used that wire primarily for FM and got good reception, and I can't find the link . I didn't do it because back when I changed my radio, I didn't know about that wire. and I KNOW this CAN work because I DID have an old car with only an in glass antenna and it got very good reception.
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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 12:17 AM
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no need to flame on me. its just personal prefrence. if you cant help out why are you wasting your time here? eh? if you dont like it, thats your thing. im pretty sure i would think some of your stuff is gay too. and also what about rice? i hate how a lot of people hate on rice. its their prefrence. so what they like it like that. just because its different you gotta hate? i've noticed on a lot of forums the "rice" gets hated on. worry about your own looks.
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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 12:18 AM
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im refering to everyone who talks **** about rice
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