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Best Short antenna on the market

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jxm94, Dec 26, 2016.

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  1. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:42 AM
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    TegoTaco

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    1.5" I believe lol

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    TegoTaco, Dec 27, 2016
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  2. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:49 AM
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  3. Dec 27, 2016 at 10:44 AM
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  4. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:45 PM
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  5. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:59 PM
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    Impressive info...I had no idea there was that much to know about a truck radio antenna.
     
    Blockhead, Dec 27, 2016
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  6. Dec 28, 2016 at 4:21 PM
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    Wow i though my stubby antena was short, lmao hows the reception with that? Im assuming practically none?
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2016 at 4:24 PM
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    There are amplified "stubbys" that can work reasonably well in urban/suburban locations--it may be one of those?
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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    Too big. Anything shorter?
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2016 at 4:31 PM
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    Only useful post here. It's as long as it is for a reason. It's your choice, look cool (ricey IMO) or have reception.
     
    t4daddy, Dec 28, 2016
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  10. Dec 28, 2016 at 4:31 PM
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    :rofl::rofl:
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2016 at 4:35 PM
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  12. Dec 28, 2016 at 4:36 PM
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  13. Dec 28, 2016 at 4:39 PM
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    I need to either cut mine or buy a shorter one too. I'm sick of hitting the garage door everyday
     
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  14. Dec 29, 2016 at 4:03 AM
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    Nice!!! Thank you for that.

    I too would like a shorter antenna, I don't really use the radio, but the weather updates are nice. Any info/idea how chopping the antenna would affect the HD signals?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    House Forsaken, Dec 29, 2016
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  15. Dec 29, 2016 at 4:37 AM
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    Ha....I remember one of my younger days where this lady of the night I spent time with had a crumpled up community college schedule with her work schedule scribbled on it in her POS Honda. Always made me laugh on the inside.

    No stubby antenna works well. I've tried multiple. It's a line of sight issue.
     
    EasyLivin, Dec 29, 2016
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  16. Dec 29, 2016 at 4:47 AM
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    Actually, it's a wavelength issue as follows:
     
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  17. Dec 29, 2016 at 5:48 AM
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    I get very little, never use the radio anyways.
     
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  18. Dec 29, 2016 at 5:53 AM
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    Dude, you just blew my mind.
     
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  19. Dec 29, 2016 at 12:05 PM
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    Maybe it's too short. Size does matter.
     
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  20. Dec 29, 2016 at 12:09 PM
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    It's how you rock the boat lol!
     
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