antenna first thing

Thanks I have alot of Advanced in my area. I will stop by their tomorrow

AutoZone- "Raptor" brand adjustable antenna! Matches VHF antennas pretty well

Im crazy!!!!!!! Check it out, three options, 14 inch, 13 inch, and a hidden one. My buddy who put the euro on his 12 toyota taco said reception isnt as good, but HD radio is better. Hes in San Diego.

The Antenna Xperts

SwampKing said:

AutoZone- "Raptor" brand adjustable antenna! Matches VHF antennas pretty well

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I like that. You can probably adjust the height to barely above cabin height so you can still use it as a parking garage guide.

Humvee21 said:

I like that. You can probably adjust the height to barely above cabin height so you can still use it as a parking garage guide.

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i dont like the lump in the middle

SWATraptor said:

i dont like the lump in the middle

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I like the lump bc I plan on adding VHF to match. The shorty's look out of place like they should be positioned on the center roof top like a rally car in my opinion. I have another 10" from billet specialties that's chrome I was going to paint black. Antennas are almost a must on trucks, weird when they're not noticeable on that passenger side. My reception hasn't been affected one bit either.

nosbusa said:

if you cut your antenna, make sure to do it in 3in increments until you get to the desired length. antennas are 31 inches for a reason, so just any random cut can possibly diminish your reception

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31 is not an increment of 3 just fyi

Humvee21 said:

31 is not an increment of 3 just fyi

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a standard 31in antenna is 1/4 of a wavelength at 1 watt. since the frequency band is from 87.7 to 107.9 (in the U.S.) taking 3inches at a time helps keep the wavelength to height ratio intact to retain the best possible reception. that is until it is to low to have a proper ground plane at which point reception will be terrible.

TTOKC said:

Found the part # on the advanced auto website.
Buy Metra 17" Fiberglass Mast CF-RMF2 at Advance Auto Parts

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thats the one in yur pic? cool. think ill go with that one. looks good and priced right. 'preciate it.

Its the same brand and part number. Their website didnt have a picture.

TT