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Jmonty
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Installed with zero loss of reception, should get a better picture from the other side 

OnTheReel
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My experience with the stubby antennas is that you ALWAYS lose reception, to some degree. I’ve had different brands of antenna on a few vehicles and it’s always been the same. Same with any built-in w

ShamrockShooter
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So let me get this correct, a $53k truck still has a giant metal coat hanger wrapped in wire sticking out of the hood? Seriously Chevy?   Is this on all 2019s or just some? I have seen several deale

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On 2/9/2019 at 6:07 PM, gothp28 said:

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Had the exact problem... Shortened it down to a 21" from Antenna Source. Came with a required adapter, which increased the height another inch or two, but still did the job. :) https://www.theantennasource.com/CHEVROLET/SILVERADO PICKUP/Silverado 2014-2019.html

 

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I removed my antenna and was planning to replace it with a stub, turns out, my reception is still perfect without it ??‍♂️

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On 2/12/2019 at 12:31 PM, Eds240z06 said:

I first bought the bullet style because of looks & price but reception was horrible. I ended buying 1 of these. They have copper internals and now reception is great!

 

KEYO1E 4.8'' AM/FM Radio Stubby... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJB9BY7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

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Are you satisfied with this antenna?  How is it compared to the stock as for reception?

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1 hour ago, mafd2 said:

Are you satisfied with this antenna?  How is it compared to the stock as for reception?

Very satisfied!! Still getting all the stations FM & AM. I do live near a major city so that also helps with reception. But I also drive out to the valley a lot where it’s mostly farm land and im still able to get their local stations

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On 3/2/2019 at 12:05 PM, Mbcorry said:

I removed my antenna and was planning to replace it with a stub, turns out, my reception is still perfect without it ??‍♂️

lol you got me.  This morning while my USB stick was indexing after it lost its mind, I decided to try the FM button.  Haven't had my antenna attached for months now.

 

Nope!  No good here, but that was expected.

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On 2/10/2019 at 12:43 PM, Jmonty said:

Thanks for the tip, mine shorty is on order now

Installed with zero loss of reception, should get a better picture from the other side 

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On 2/12/2019 at 12:31 PM, Eds240z06 said:

I first bought the bullet style because of looks & price but reception was horrible. I ended buying 1 of these. They have copper internals and now reception is great!

 

KEYO1E 4.8'' AM/FM Radio Stubby... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJB9BY7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

 

Got mine couldn't be happier.  Great reception.  Thanks for the link.

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Most truck's are shipped with out the antenna on ( antenna laying in the cab ) ,  Dealership cleans them up / take Photo's and then they add the antenna , then it ready to sell $$$$$$$

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I don't like the look of the antenna either, but most of them serve a dual purpose. They let you know when your getting close to scraping your roof, or ripping off that xm shark fin.  

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