Short or Stub Antenna anyone?

[RJNavarrete]

Anyone replace their whip of an antenna with something smaller? Pics? Link to the best one? I can't believe these trucks come with these 1980s antennas truthfully.

[RyanbabZ71]

There are a few threads on this

 

From doing a quick 60 second search, just a few posted here

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/179939-stubby-antenna-solution/?hl=stubby

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/177492-2015-silverado-antenna-x-installed/?hl=stubby

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/175671-anyone-try-a-gm-parts-shorty-antenna/?hl=stubby

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/172739-fm-antenna-options/?hl=stubby

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/170801-what-stubby-antenna-gets-the-best-reception/?hl=stubby

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/165883-radio-antenna/?hl=stubby&do=findComment&comment=1520199

[RJNavarrete]

Thanks, Ryan.

[StayInYourLayne]

I installed the shorty from antenna x, It's 5 inches tall. I like it, not too much signal loss. I'd post a picture but I'm out of town for a while

[Chad2815]

Put one on mine and the wind noise was horrible.

[Imprtkllrz28]

I have a stubby on one. Looks good, I dont listen to radio I have satellite radio.

[A.J. Curtis]

I installed a stuby antenna and it looks great but has horrible reception unless I am away from all the hills on flat land. I am in the bay area though so lots of hills around me. http://www.autozone.com/antenna-cables-and-masts/antenna/metra-electronics-stock-euro-style-roof-mount-antenna/454911_0_0/?checkfit=true

[Tek74]

I've been wanting to get a shorter antenna as well, as the 31" factory antenna is a bit tall. From all the reviews I've read, it appears that reception starts to diminish with lengths below 14", but the area you drive in will always matter of course.

 

I also use XM Radio 99% of the time, but I still like the idea of having use of the radio if I ever need it.

[dbcooper748]

While i am not a fan of the look of the tall antenna, it does come in handy as a gauge to make sure i have height clearance when i go in and out of low ceiling parking garages

[KSTMSTR]

I've got the "Stubby" on my truck. Don't listen to the radio ever, but have tested it, and found no reduction in reception. I prefer the look of the "Stubby" FAR more than the long, goofy looking stock antenna! Rick

[Slatemetal15]

I have a bullet antenna from craven speed and love the look. The reception is not the greatest but I use internet radio most of the time anyways.

 

 

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