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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 85okhai, Aug 30, 2011.

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  1. Aug 30, 2011 at 1:04 PM
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    looking for a short antenna because i think the stock one looks kinda funny, where are you guys getting yours from
     
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  2. Aug 30, 2011 at 2:11 PM
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    Whatever brand you get, make sure it's flexible.
     
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  3. Aug 30, 2011 at 2:21 PM
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  4. Aug 30, 2011 at 2:31 PM
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    Antennas are a specific length to optimize their reception for a particular frequency range (see wave band). That's why we all have antennas on our vehicles that are pretty much the same length, optimized for FM band reception. Moving to a shorter length just because it looks good can severely affect your radio reception.

    YMMV
     
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  5. Aug 30, 2011 at 2:32 PM
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    Shortyantennasource.com
     
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  6. Aug 30, 2011 at 2:32 PM
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  7. Aug 30, 2011 at 2:34 PM
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    Not necessarily. I got a shorter antenna and reception remained the same
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2011 at 2:40 PM
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    im not really worried about losing signal because i usually just use my ipod, but thanks anyways:)
     
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  9. Aug 30, 2011 at 2:42 PM
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    Been looking for one like that!
     
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  10. Aug 30, 2011 at 3:23 PM
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    i paid $9.00 for short flexible rubber one at Auto zone. Since i never listen to the radio i don't know how well it works. you just have to make sure you get the one that has adapters for different antenna attachments.
     
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  11. Aug 30, 2011 at 3:43 PM
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    I just cut my stock antenna down about 6-8" and reatached the ball. Now I don't hit tree branches with it. Looks good imo
     
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  12. Oct 12, 2011 at 7:45 PM
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    Just wanted to let everyone know that we are now a vendor on Tacomaworld!!
     
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  13. Oct 12, 2011 at 7:54 PM
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    Replaced mine with a power antenna works great
     
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  14. Oct 12, 2011 at 8:47 PM
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    Look at build!
    x2 and i didnt lose any reception with it but i have lost the little ball on top since then:rolleyes:
     
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  15. Oct 13, 2011 at 9:51 AM
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    I tried one of those carbon fiber 3" Dick antennas, they suck!
    They are a useless as shid on a stick!
     
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  16. Oct 13, 2011 at 9:54 AM
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    A scion tC. :) Minor modification required.
     
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  17. Oct 13, 2011 at 11:47 AM
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    Unless they have an amp a short antenna will be fairly worthless.
     
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  18. Oct 13, 2011 at 5:20 PM
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    in our 10 years in the antenna business, we have found that any antenna shorter than 13 inches is useless
     
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  19. Oct 13, 2011 at 5:46 PM
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    My stock antenna serves as a guide as to when my garage door is up enough so I can pull in!
     
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  20. Oct 20, 2011 at 12:29 PM
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    Just ordered up! I'm sick of my antenna hitting every concrete beam in the parking garage every day!
     
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