The Anti-Stubby antenna: pics and review

[Deweyordeweynot]

Unlike most of the folks on the MTC, I wanted a longer-than-OEM rooftop antenna to see if I could pull in far-off radio stations in the Maverick, so off to Amazon I went. Found the Eightwood universal radio antenna, with a 16" mast and three threaded adapters to choose from. Installation is three steps: unscrew the original, match the thread with one of the adapters and thread it into the new mast, screw the new mast into the rooftop base and hand-tighten. Done.

I'll be traveling outside of my favorite radio stations this weekend, so we'll see if the longer antenna makes a difference in reception.

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[paneubert]

You missed an opportunity!

 

[Ozarkbeard]

Unlike most of the folks on the MTC, I wanted a longer-than-OEM rooftop antenna to see if I could pull in far-off radio stations in the Maverick, so off to Amazon I went. Found the Eightwood universal radio antenna, with a 16" mast and three threaded adapters to choose from. Installation is three steps: unscrew the original, match the thread with one of the adapters and thread it into the new mast, screw the new mast into the rooftop base and hand-tighten. Done.

I'll be traveling outside of my favorite radio stations this weekend, so we'll see if the longer antenna makes a difference in reception.

Do you have a link to the amazon listing you used? And do you know the length of it, compared to the OEM stick? Thanks

I don't listen to commercial broadcast radio stations any more, but I do listen to NPR stations occasionally for locally-produced programs. In these hills & valleys and between two radio markets, reception is iffy, at best. Hopefully this would help.

 

[Deweyordeweynot]

Do you have a link to the amazon listing you used? And do you know the length of it, compared to the OEM stick? Thanks

I don't listen to commercial broadcast radio stations any more, but I do listen to NPR stations occasionally for locally-produced programs. In these hills & valleys and between two radio markets, reception is iffy, at best. Hopefully this would help.

It's 16" and the OEM is 8", so it's twice the length. I just installed it yesterday, so I can't yet say if it's made a difference, but for $10 (and free returns) it can't hurt...
I listen to NPR and CBC Radio (being a border city and all). Commercial radio, bleh.

 

[Jeff W8]

I’m following and looking forward to seeing how your weekend trip goes. I too am part of the growing anti-stubby movement.

 

[mspmms]

I’m following and looking forward to seeing how your weekend trip goes. I too am part of the growing anti-stubby movement.

There has been difficulties in getting started but it is a fairly large group - we even have a mascot:

The T-Rex
meme => link

 

[Tom 71 Maverick 24]

Awaiting the results of your trip. I’m considering a similar move, but only if there is some improvement in reception (and if it still fits in my garage)

 

[jc888888888]

I am also waiting on your reception result.

 

[Jeff D.]

If this antenna works better and can survive the drop down air dryer at the car wash, I would also be interested.

 

[EriktheBikeMan]

Hell yeah brother!

how long until someone sincerely asks about its effect on fuel economy?

 

[MrShadetree]

Hell yeah brother!

how long until someone sincerely asks about its effect on fuel economy?

You just did…

 

[NJBob]

I like it. I still love listening to the radio. Mostly am sports talk and news. I think it may improve FM reception but not so much AM. Please follow up with what you find out.

 

[Deweyordeweynot]

You missed an opportunity!

Maybe in my next life!

 

[Deweyordeweynot]

If this antenna works better and can survive the drop down air dryer at the car wash, I would also be interested.

I haven't found a automated car wash that does a 'worth the money' job, so I hand wash. I know not everyone can do that.

 

[Tom 71 Maverick 24]

For $10, I rolled the dice. There are a couple of weak AM stations that I like to listen to from time to time. A quick A/B comparison or two will show whether the antenna is worth it or not. And for $10, it's not a big deal if it's not.

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