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blazoner

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Posted: November 28, 2005 at 12:51 PM / IP Logged

i want to shave my factory antenna, but i still want to be able to pick up local AM signals. is there some way i can do this without giving up my AM reception? plus any FM reception i would get would be gravey....

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Posted: November 28, 2005 at 1:01 PM / IP Logged

Go for it and see what happens. If you radio reception is unacceptable, you can always install a short aftermarket antenna.

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auex

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Posted: November 28, 2005 at 1:51 PM / IP Logged

Just try whatever you are going to use in place of the antenna before you shave. If it acceptable then you are set. I would recommend using a Metra 44-UA200 amplified glass mount antenna.

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Posted: November 28, 2005 at 5:48 PM / IP Logged

Car antenna's are optimized for FM reception. If you reduce the length of the antenna mast you will degrade the AM reception. I would second the recommendation that AUEX made. Use another hidden style antenna.

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suicidecustom

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Posted: November 28, 2005 at 8:31 PM / IP Logged

if you dont want a glass mount, get a short antenna and hide it behind the a-pillar, wont be seen but you'll still have an antenna

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