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Short Replacement Antenna

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Charles Suitt, Jan 7, 2005.

  1. Charles Suitt

    Charles Suitt Senior Member

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    :) Anyone replaced their factory antenna with one of the short replacements?

    Listed on eBay and elsewhere are short replacement antennas. Seems this would avoid some carwash problems. I am curious regarding how much (if any) deterioration in reception you may have experienced.

    Thanks for your comments.
     
    #1 Charles Suitt, Jan 7, 2005
  2. Charles Suitt

    Charles Suitt Senior Member

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    Followup...

    I just ordered the 2" (50mm) black carantenna from Germany off their eBay listing. Cost: $18.23 US (via PayPal) including shipping, 5-year warranty. They also list silver color, 1.2" (30mm) lengths and longer lengths.

    Took an email inquiry to clarify currency. I will post reception results, shipping time required, etc. after receipt.

    [email protected]
     
    #2 Charles Suitt, Jan 8, 2005
  3. StPaulPrius

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    I have installed a short 2 1/2 inch aluminium replacement antenna (solid metal) and reception does suffer with the smaller antennas. No trouble in a metro area but could be a real problem in poor signal conditions.
     
    #3 StPaulPrius, Jan 9, 2005
  4. Ken Cooper

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    I presume you choose not to remove (unscrew) your antenna as you wait in line at the car wash.
     
    #4 Ken Cooper, Jan 10, 2005
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