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arsonfnder Enthusiast

arsonfnder

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This short 6 3/4" antenna is the best performing short antenna we have yet to test. It will almost scan in as many stations as a 21" antenna.

 

How does this 6 3/4 version hold up in a car wash

TheAntennaSource New Member

TheAntennaSource

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How does this 6 3/4 version hold up in a car wash

Honestly, in our experience no antenna is 100% car wash proof. With having the hands on testing of our products and others our 6 3/4" antenna is at the top the list on the car wash durability scale. The smaller the antenna the longer the antenna will last through car washes. Generally then with a smaller antenna you'll have the issue with loss of reception but the 6 3/4" antenna I feel should be a factory application antenna. Hope this helps with your question.

 

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MonkeyMouth Enthusiast

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I actually moved the whole antenna to inside the engine bay. I look at it like an eyesore. Me just being me. I wanted it to look sleek. Plus I don't like that thing flailing around on the highway.

In the end, I loved that I moved it. It did impact the clarity. But not by much.

molsonice02 Enthusiast

molsonice02

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I agree with monkeymouth, I relocated mine yesterday. there is a thread about it and there is even a rubber plug in the box to cover the antenna hole, If you have skinny forearms its about a 20 min job :) No more antenna showing and if reception is reduced, it's very minor.

Chev-mekanik Enthusiast

Chev-mekanik

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Took mine off and threw it behind the rear seat! With all the voices in my head I don't need any from the radio.

USB supplied music or Sirius with no talking only. Can't stand advertising.

Vetteran Enthusiast

Vetteran

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I put on a 9" version of this antenna, reception is fine around town but degrades quicker when leaving town.

OldBlue61 Enthusiast

OldBlue61

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I wanted to move the antenna under the hood, but can't find the plug to fill the antenna hole after it's removed. Anybody have a link to the one they used?

molsonice02 Enthusiast

molsonice02

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I wanted to move the antenna under the hood, but can't find the plug to fill the antenna hole after it's removed. Anybody have a link to the one they used?

Open the tailgate, look on the inside side of the box, there is a round rubber plug right there. Fits perfectly
MonkeyMouth Enthusiast

MonkeyMouth

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Open the tailgate, look on the inside side of the box, there is a round rubber plug right there. Fits perfectly

 

I honestly can't remember where I found the cap I used. It's been a while. That was the first modification I did to the truck.

Marticus Enthusiast

Marticus

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I got the CravenSpeed Stubby antenna. Its only a few inches tall and I haven't noticed much reception loss. On my last truck I shortened the original antenna. A small amount of heat on the little ball at the end and you can pull that off, cut the antenna to whatever length you want then grind the end so it fits inside the hole in the ball and solder it back on, looks original just shorter

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