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Antenna recommendations

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by Vitamin J, May 15, 2017.

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May 15, 2017 at 6:15 PM

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I want to replace the stock whip antenna on my 2nd Gen (2014) with a short one....any recommendations?

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The best method I've read of here, is to remove the cap at the top of your stock antenna, cut down to the length you want, and replace said cap. I haven't done this yet, but will soon.

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Just an FYI. I bought a ebay TRD short antenna and the reception was unbearable. Lost all the stations I listened to. Like these: https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=152515579804&&&chn=ps

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