Anyone replaced the OEM antenna with a Short antenna? How is the reception?

[DougC]

Ok I'm still looking into the speaker issue but had anyone replaced the OEM antenna with a short stubby antenna and if so how was the reception?? Thanks

 

[jtoro1]

I have use the shorty antenna from walmart works good $10 easy install

 

[BikerDoc]

I know dozens of folks who use the shorty antenna from Walmart and all happy

 

[Dgjason]

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. :2thumbs:

 

[Chief-J]

SHort Antenna

I use the shorty flex from Walmart $10.00. Works great for me in Virginia.

 

[samewok]

that one works good. I have the one from stubb antenna that works good for me. they come with two adaptors.

 

[vided]

I use the shorty flex from Walmart $10.00. Works great for me in Virginia.

Same me here, only in ny. :yes::yes::yes:

 

[mtdoragary]

I know dozens of folks who use the shorty antenna from Walmart and all happy

Our local WalMarts don't carry it....

 

[ARtraveler]

The WalMart shorty worked fine for me when I lost the OEM. Still have it "on the shelf" in the garage, just in case. :yes:

 

[DougC]

Thanks for all the help. Any problems with reception from the walmart antenna and what brand was it??

 

[Bfromla]

didnt go stubby with mine, np good reception all ch


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[Saluda]

I also bought one as a spare in case. Thanks for the info.

 

[DougC]

View attachment 95361didnt go stubby with mine, np good reception all ch


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You tried a stubby?? The oem antenna sucks and looks stupid.

 

[ThreeWheels]

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.

 

[Bob Denman]

It figures, that I'd be the "Odd Duck" on this one... :shocked:
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... :thumbup:

 

[Dgjason]

It figures, that I'd be the "Odd Duck" on this one... :shocked:
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... :thumbup:

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. hyea:

 

[mtdoragary]

Bought a Wal mart stubby. Broke in half easily. Bought one fron Discount Auto Parts. Worked perfectly.

 

[DougC]

Bought a Wal mart stubby. Broke in half easily. Bought one fron Discount Auto Parts. Worked perfectly.

Website and model please??

 

[RANGERDALE]

2014 SPYDER RT-S 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

:yes: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!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

TRY THIS

:yes: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........................:yikes:...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 :thumbup: