Dumb question, but can the radio antenna be replaced with a shorter one? (2018)

[xSHIFTxNASTYx]

Where did you get that antenna, and also, what vent visors are they?  Any issue with warping on them?

It’s a RECON antenna from www.gorecon.com. HOWEVER, I got mine from Amazon because it was $15 cheaper and faster shipping...

The vent visors I ended up finding an AutoZone that had them in stock near my house. AVS brand. I have only had them maybe 2 weeks now with no issues. I’ve always used them. My Charger had the stick-on ones for almost 4 years before I had to replace the 3M tape. Then they lasted another 2 years before a corner had cracked. Never had any warping issues. 6 years is a really long time for plastic.

I went in-channel this time for a cleaner look and not having to tape them to the paint. Should have always used in-channel.

[Darksky]

The antenna is tuned by its length. Altering it a little wont make (IMHO) an audible difference for 99.9%  of people. If you live way out in mountainous territory and are far from broadcast sources, then you may notice an occasional change in reception quality.

 

Take a pair of wire cutters and trim a couple of inches off the top with one snip. Use a pair of pliers and pop the ball off the end. Superglue it back on. Done.

 

Scared to do it to your “good” antenna, any junkyard will sell one for a couple of bucks. Stop at a body shop and ask for one off of their stripped cars. I believe every GM truck one is the same and the sedan ones may be as well. It’s a standard thread. Put a wrench on it and turn it counterclockwise to loosen. I take mine off at the car wash twice a week.

Its a five minute fix.

 

NitrousBird- Welfare Radio?  That’s a new one on me. So, if you’re not paying for a subscription service, it’s welfare? I don’t listen to FM much anymore either, but I never thought of making it a derogatory thing. Are NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX broadcast Channels “Welfare TV”?

 

Different strokes, I guess.