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On 2/12/2019 at 11:50 AM, O Town Denali said:

I never use AM/FM either.  Have taken off the antenna on last 4 trucks.  Cover with rubber cap.

 

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where would one get a rubber cap like this ?

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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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My '86 GMC version of the Suburban had the antenna built into the windshield.  I remember at the time a push for GM to return to the traditional mast type antenna!  The reception is apparently superior with the exposed "coat hanger".  (Broken antenna's are often temporarily repaired with a metal coat hanger)   Another advantage is these antennas serve as an early warning device for low parking garages. ;-)
I like the antenna for this very reason. If it touches the height pole going into the deck, then I know I know I'm not going to fit in the deck.

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Since our 6 3/4" and 21" antenna products have been mentioned here, I will throw out there if you have any questions feel free to email or call with any you may have.

 

We stand behind our antenna products and if you're not happy with the option you went with we encourage to contact us to exchange to a different option or simply return for a refund. I personally use the 6 3/4" on my GM truck and this is the antenna most of our customers opt for as it is a very durable antenna. If you're one who uses touch car washes, its guaranteed not to break. 

 

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Sierra's have the regular antenna too. I have a 2020 AT4 that has the same regular antenna, the antenna "pings" my garage door going in and out of the garage, but no real issues.

 

My dad bought a 3/4 ton Denali diesel and it has the stubby antenna. Not sure if it's a Denali thing, a diesel thing, or a 2500 thing, or maybe just because it's about 6 months newer, or from a different dealership.

 

Doesn't really bother me anyways though, I usually listen to SXM anyways or sync my phone to the truck and listen to something that way.

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On 2/9/2019 at 1:02 PM, Donstar said:

My '86 GMC version of the Suburban had the antenna built into the windshield.  I remember at the time a push for GM to return to the traditional mast type antenna!  The reception is apparently superior with the exposed "coat hanger".  (Broken antenna's are often temporarily repaired with a metal coat hanger)   Another advantage is these antennas serve as an early warning device for low parking garages. ?

My first truck; '86 Chevy Custom Deluxe had the same antenna built into the windshield, also had the vent windows in front of the driver and passenger windows. Man I miss that truck, wish they would figure out how to incorporate those features on a modern machine...

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I thought the same thing about the antenna , like really couldn't put this in the rear glass like other manufacturers? But then I also notice I dont listen to the radio anymore so I just took it off. Problem solved :^) for me anyways. 

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MostlyHarmless Enthusiast

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LOL, was backing into my garage when I got the truck home last night, made sure the sharkfin clears, then clunk goes the antenna. Sigh, shorty ordered on Amazon.

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On 8/4/2020 at 10:28 PM, Lootz said:

I thought the same thing about the antenna , like really couldn't put this in the rear glass like other manufacturers? But then I also notice I dont listen to the radio anymore so I just took it off. Problem solved :^) for me anyways. 

GM used to put radio antenna's in the front glass.

 

As I recall, it was a common to improve radio reception by adding an external antenna. 

 

 

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