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Old May 26, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Have 09 UC would like shortest most effective antenna to replace the stock ones.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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i replaced mine with the HD shortys. they work fine for me but i also live in a very high reception area.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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I also replaced mine with HD short ones. Better then the stock. Make sure you get the correct ones for 2009.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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i did the same HD shorty,no problems to report.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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I bought mine from radio shack for $15.00 . Seems to do fine but I don't listen to the radio that much.

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Old May 26, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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There are others but the HD shorties work fine for me and I usually listen to my IPod anyway.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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You can get shorty'a at any auto parts store.
 
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Have an 07 Ultra which had the whip antennas. Took out my ruler and wire cutters and cut them down to a shorty size. Absolutely no change in reception and didn't cost anything.
 
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FJT,

What size did you cut them to? Going to do this tonight I think...

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Old May 26, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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We have the shortys on our '09, they work great for our XM radio, and have successfully used the CB also. And its one less thing to worry about when we roll her into the garage, no more catching those tall whip antenna's on the door.
 
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