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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Thumbs up New hidden antenna test results!!!

A couple of days ago some forum members were talking about an hidden antenna that was on eBay. For $22.00 american I got one, I wanted to do a test so this is what I did. I scanned all stations that came in clear on the stock antenna and the WB and the same for the new antenna, the result

34 stations stock 1 WB

26 stations new antenna + 3 that the stock did not get and 2 WB !!!

past this link for ANTENNA stores.shop.ebay.com/Lucky-Stuff-Inc__W0QQ_armrsZ1 - 90k -
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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So your saying that you lost around 1/4 of the stations but picked up a second WB and 3 others?
Was this riding around or just sitting in 1 place?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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I picked up that antenna myself although not installed yet. I generally listen to 2 or 3 stations locally with very strong signals so if it picks those up, I'll be happy. Thanks for the report!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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The test was done in one place and yes I did pick up another weather station. It seemed like the the station that I lost were Spanish speaking talk shows. I was very happy with the antenna my top 5 presets no problem.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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I ordered a metra amplified hidden antenna when I ordered the HIDs. It doesnt have the stickon section like this one. How well does it stick?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Mike the backing was 3m product. I did today I used the heat gun to warm the plastics up . Did you get the Bike?
 
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