Shorter Antenna options??
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Waukesha WI
I will head to the parts store tomorrow and give it a shot. Thanks
I have a new (just needs two sided tape) J&M flex antenna. I have areas where my truck will not get reception on my way to work. So I took it out. If someone wants it, $45 shipped.
I have a new (just needs two sided tape) J&M flex antenna. I have areas where my truck will not get reception on my way to work. So I took it out. If someone wants it, $45 shipped.
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I replaced my stock antennas with the shorties from HD. Ran them for a week, The FM reception was dramtically reduced amd so was the CB range. I retruned them to the dealer and went back to the stock antennas. If reception and range matters to you, then the in-fairing and shorty antennas are going to be a disappointment. If looks matter more than range than go with the in-fairings since they will be about as poor in performance as the shorty antennas.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
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I got the black shorty from Auto zone less than 10 bucks. I did notice a bit less range but not enough to go back to the whips. Besides for longer rides with the wife, when range is an issue, I use the Ipod. I left the cb off altogether, I never use it. I am going to go to a hidden antenna this winter. Also going to upgrade to a 16gig Ipod.
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I replaced my stock antennas with the shorties from HD. Ran them for a week, The FM reception was dramtically reduced amd so was the CB range. I retruned them to the dealer and went back to the stock antennas. If reception and range matters to you, then the in-fairing and shorty antennas are going to be a disappointment. If looks matter more than range than go with the in-fairings since they will be about as poor in performance as the shorty antennas.
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