antenna first thing

[GvegasRaptor]

Thanks I have alot of Advanced in my area. I will stop by their tomorrow

 

[SwampKing]

AutoZone- "Raptor" brand adjustable antenna! Matches VHF antennas pretty well

 

[SWATraptor]

Im crazy!!!!!!! Check it out, three options, 14 inch, 13 inch, and a hidden one. My buddy who put the euro on his 12 toyota taco said reception isnt as good, but HD radio is better. Hes in San Diego.

The Antenna Xperts

 

[Humvee21]

AutoZone- "Raptor" brand adjustable antenna! Matches VHF antennas pretty well

I like that. You can probably adjust the height to barely above cabin height so you can still use it as a parking garage guide.

 

[SWATraptor]

I like that. You can probably adjust the height to barely above cabin height so you can still use it as a parking garage guide.

i dont like the lump in the middle

 

[SwampKing]

i dont like the lump in the middle

I like the lump bc I plan on adding VHF to match. The shorty's look out of place like they should be positioned on the center roof top like a rally car in my opinion. I have another 10" from billet specialties that's chrome I was going to paint black. Antennas are almost a must on trucks, weird when they're not noticeable on that passenger side. My reception hasn't been affected one bit either.

 

[Humvee21]

if you cut your antenna, make sure to do it in 3in increments until you get to the desired length. antennas are 31 inches for a reason, so just any random cut can possibly diminish your reception

31 is not an increment of 3 just fyi

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

31 is not an increment of 3 just fyi

a standard 31in antenna is 1/4 of a wavelength at 1 watt. since the frequency band is from 87.7 to 107.9 (in the U.S.) taking 3inches at a time helps keep the wavelength to height ratio intact to retain the best possible reception. that is until it is to low to have a proper ground plane at which point reception will be terrible.

 

[FreightTerrain]

Found the part # on the advanced auto website.
Buy Metra 17" Fiberglass Mast CF-RMF2 at Advance Auto Parts

thats the one in yur pic? cool. think ill go with that one. looks good and priced right. 'preciate it.

 

[TTOKC]

Its the same brand and part number. Their website didnt have a picture.

TT