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  1. 09-13-2014, 03:29 AM #1
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    Default Short antenna

    Ok I'm still looking into the speaker issue but had anyone replaced the antenna with a short stubby antenna and if so how was the reception?? Thanks
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  2. 09-13-2014, 05:22 AM #2
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    I have use the shorty antenna from walmart works good $10 easy install
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    I know dozens of folks who use the shorty antenna from Walmart and all happy
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    I bought the "shorty antenna" from Custom Dynamics" and used it Tuesday on a trip where I was about 50 miles from a local radio station before I got any signal loss.
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    Cool SHort Antenna

    I use the shorty flex from Walmart $10.00. Works great for me in Virginia.
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    that one works good. I have the one from stubb antenna that works good for me. they come with two adaptors.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chief-J View Post
    I use the shorty flex from Walmart $10.00. Works great for me in Virginia.

    Same me here, only in ny.


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    Quote Originally Posted by BikerDoc View Post
    I know dozens of folks who use the shorty antenna from Walmart and all happy
    Our local WalMarts don't carry it....
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    The WalMart shorty worked fine for me when I lost the OEM. Still have it "on the shelf" in the garage, just in case.

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    Thanks for all the help. Any problems with reception from the walmart antenna and what brand was it??
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    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1410833047.784836.jpgdidnt go stubby with mine, np good reception all ch


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    I also bought one as a spare in case. Thanks for the info.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bfromla View Post
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1410833047.784836.jpgdidnt go stubby with mine, np good reception all ch


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    You tried a stubby?? The oem antenna sucks and looks stupid.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chief-J View Post
    I use the shorty flex from Walmart $10.00. Works great for me in Virginia.
    Was this the RMA900 ??

    When I search on Walmart.com, a whole bunch of options come up.
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    It figures, that I'd be the "Odd Duck" on this one...
    I tried the Shortee that Custom Dynamic sells...
    The reception was noticeabley poorer, than with the OEM antenna.
    However: I live here in the Mountains; so reception is always an "iffy" thing around here...

    I went back to the OEM "longstick", and haven't regretted it...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    It figures, that I'd be the "Odd Duck" on this one...
    I tried the Shortee that Custom Dynamic sells...
    The reception was noticeabley poorer, than with the OEM antenna.
    However: I live here in the Mountains; so reception is always an "iffy" thing around here...

    I went back to the OEM "longstick", and haven't regretted it...
    Good point Bob. The Custom Dynamic's antenna works great for me. But I live in an area that the altitude changes are calculated by inches.
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    Bought a Wal mart stubby. Broke in half easily. Bought one fron Discount Auto Parts. Worked perfectly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mtdoragary View Post
    Bought a Wal mart stubby. Broke in half easily. Bought one fron Discount Auto Parts. Worked perfectly.
    Website and model please??
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    Quote Originally Posted by DougC View Post
    Ok I'm still looking into the speaker issue but had anyone replaced the antenna with a short stubby antenna and if so how was the reception?? Thanks

    I just broke off my antenna, when i bent it over to put the cover on it! DON'T MAKE MY SAME MISTAKE, I GUESS THEY ARE MEANT TO BEND THAT FAR! The fiberglass snapped off just above the attachment nut, which I cannot get loose. I stopped trying, until I'm sure it is suppose to come off, I don't want to break something else, I'm good at that! Anyway, if I get it apart, I may try the stubby mentioned from WalMart, that hopefully is not so delicate, and I'll post my outcome! Good luck on your choice!
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    [QUOTE=RANGERDALE;889892]I just broke off my antenna, when i bent it over to put the cover on it! DON'T MAKE MY SAME MISTAKE, I GUESS THEY ARE MEANT TO BEND THAT FAR! The fiberglass snapped off just above the attachment nut, which I cannot get loose. I stopped trying, until I'm sure it is suppose to come off, I don't want to break something else, I'm good at that! Anyway, if I get it apart, I may try the stubby mentioned from WalMart, that hopefully is not so delicate, and I'll post my outcome! Good luck on your choice![/QUOTE...........................With the mast gone put a 7 mm socket down there and vise grips on it and you should get it loose......you might want to squirt some " break-away " or something similar on it first..........................good luck......Mike
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    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1413778102.637373.jpgnot stubby, but no problems.


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    DOES ANYONE HAVE A MAKE OR A MODEL NUMBER OR A SKU FOR THE SHORT ANTENNA AVAILABLE AT WALMART ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ThreeWheels View Post
    DOES ANYONE HAVE A MAKE OR A MODEL NUMBER OR A SKU FOR THE SHORT ANTENNA AVAILABLE AT WALMART ?
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