Short Antennas

Vasa1 · April 17, 2020

Has anyone changed out their factory antenna for a shorter or stubby? If so, which is the best for keeping reception?

Thx.

CWRKR · April 17, 2020

KEYO1E 4.8'' AM/FM Radio Short Antenna Compatible with Chevy Silverado 2007-2020 from Amazon. Works great!

amxguy1970 · April 17, 2020

Nope, never been done, but I think I have heard of it before... Oh yeah, 12 topics below you is a thread about that started today as well as the countless threads throughout here regarding that. The search function is a helpful tool!

You will lose some reception as you get towards the outer reach, FM is line of sight so it comes with the territory.

Tyler

Jav_eee · April 17, 2020

Nope, never been done, but I think I have heard of it before... Oh yeah, 12 topics below you is a thread about that started today as well as the countless threads throughout here regarding that. The search function is a helpful tool!

You will lose some reception as you get towards the outer reach, FM is line of sight so it comes with the territory.

Tyler

Not just LOS but antennas need to be cut to the wavelength they’re “listening” for to get the best reception.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Jbwright23 · April 18, 2020

I have a 4in stubby one on my truck, no issues with reception yet. I also live in the middle of KC so pretty hard to not get reception.

Goobax · April 18, 2020

Ronin stubby since first week of having my truck. Zero issues with reception but I’m also on a major city and don’t have things like trees/mountains to interfere

cbacarisse · April 29, 2020

I have the Ronin Stubby too. Have never used the radio, usually Spotify or audible. But it looks good.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

cmmeadows87 · April 29, 2020

I use XM radio so I just decided to eliminate the antenna completely. Love the look and I could STILL pick up the local FM station that I would listen to if I didn’t have XM. Found a black rubber cap to fit over