Short Antenna Recommendations

[sfreedom97]

Curious what brand/model/types of short antennas you gents are using since the factory magic wand is still actually a thing in 2023 for Ford trucks. It'll be the first thing I swap out..... Thanks!

 

[GordoJay]

Question. Do you listen to the radio? If not, buy something you like the looks of because it's a fancy plug. If you care about audio quality, I can't help you, I don't listen to the radio. I do think that the 50 cal antenna is GAF, but that's just me.

 

[HighwaySentinel]

I do think that the 50 cal antenna is GAF, but that's just me.

Agreed. I chose to just cap it completely with an Untenna. I don't listen to the radio, but it surprisingly still does get some FM radio reception.

 

[gdflynn1]

I bought one called 'AntennaMastsRus' on Amazon for $25 (6 3/4)in. I listen to FM talk radio sometimes and I didnt experience any degradation in signal with this shorty. Going to swap out and try their 4in aluminum one soon

 

[Keith88]

I bought this $16 one on amazon. Its very short and reception to any station has stayed the same as stock unit.

 

[sfreedom97]

Question. Do you listen to the radio? If not, buy something you like the looks of because it's a fancy plug. If you care about audio quality, I can't help you, I don't listen to the radio. I do think that the 50 cal antenna is GAF, but that's just me.

That's a great point. I guess if I ever needed FM signals, it would be nice to have one that worked.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

or you can just cut you oem antenna. make sure to do in 3in increments. i leave mine on as a height gauge in low parking garages. the antenna is 31.5in for a reason. its 1/4 wavelength at 1watt. if you are in the city a lot, you wont notice reception issues, but the shorter the antenna, the quicker you lose reception as you get further away. fm stands for frequency modulation. its based on how close you are to the source. am is amplitude modulation, its based on antenna height.

 

[enjoitheride]

BuiltRight Industries.

 

[Oldfart]

I have the Rydonair. It works about the same as stock and looks much better.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BDKNQWM/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

 

[rapidredOMF]

I have a Rydonair antenna I got off of Amazon. It seems to work fine as far as reception, and I think it looks good as well.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07MJKMGY4/