Short(er) AM/FM antenna
#1
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Short(er) AM/FM antenna
Anyone try some of the shorter AM/FM antennas on their F150's.??
Have a '13 XLT with the factory antenna that's always scraping on the garage door in and out. Have Sirius radio so I seldom listen to AM/FM so for reception purposes I don't mind a shorter one but at some point I know I'd start losing reception (AM/FM) if I went too short.
Is there a good compromise size out there.??
Have a '13 XLT with the factory antenna that's always scraping on the garage door in and out. Have Sirius radio so I seldom listen to AM/FM so for reception purposes I don't mind a shorter one but at some point I know I'd start losing reception (AM/FM) if I went too short.
Is there a good compromise size out there.??
#2
The compromise size is the one that's on it. 1/4 Wave. Full wave would be better but 4x the length would be an issue for most people. Put an antenna ball on the end.
Last edited by Gene K; 02-18-2017 at 02:14 PM.
#3
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I Put A 13" Antenna X from amazon on my truck and I still pick up radio stations 60 miles away. It's also a rubber whip style antenna so auto car washes are a non issue.
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Last edited by RLXXI; 02-18-2017 at 04:54 PM.