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Apr 28, 2007 | 10:30 AM

TRTSTREET

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has anyone simply cut down an antenna instead of buying a shorty and if so is it working fine or losing reception

Apr 28, 2007 | 11:21 AM

tgaetto

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Yes and so far so good no reception problems....

Apr 28, 2007 | 11:37 AM

bluebagger06

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yep,me and a buddy both cut at least foot off of our ant. and surprisingly still good reception

Apr 28, 2007 | 11:38 AM

Bigredone

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Yep, no problem

Apr 28, 2007 | 12:07 PM

smknflms

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..cut down to 14"..try a little at a time, check reception, cut some more..read somewhere that you shouldn't go any shorter than 14".
Later

Apr 28, 2007 | 10:09 PM

voodoodrug

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asking for a friend, which end and can you keep the ball on top, ie how

Apr 28, 2007 | 10:27 PM

db2753

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Don't cut the Ball end, cut from the bottom.

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Apr 28, 2007 | 10:31 PM

sgnden

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RE: radio

Hey...I just did this.

Just loosen the hex retainer nut at the top of the spring-loaded housing and the antenna pulls right out VERY easy.

Cut it down to about 18 inches...or whatever you like...put 'er back in and go. I cut mine very substantially and it still receives just fine! CB would NOT be as good...but for my purposes it works great. I am going to return my heavier "shorty" antenna to J & M and save the $40. (http://www.jmcorp.com/)

Have fun...

SG