stupid antenna.....

[mikey1041]

so, what is the fix for a broken antenna? Seriously disappointed with the design, which just begs to be broken, over and over, at car washes.

is there some aftermarket antenna that is more "low profile"? also can't figure out why the AM band is more susceptible to interference than FM.............EVERY other vehicle I have ever owned is the opposite!


Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

[Halwg]

If you don't have the shark fin antenna, you can go on Amazon and get a "stubby" antenna. It's all steel, much shorter than the standard antenna, and it works well. I had one on my 2014.

 

[peterk9]

so, what is the fix for a broken antenna? Seriously disappointed with the design, which just begs to be broken, over and over, at car washes.

is there some aftermarket antenna that is more "low profile"? also can't figure out why the AM band is more susceptible to interference than FM.............EVERY other vehicle I have ever owned is the opposite!


Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Welcome to the Forum Mikey.
I don't know how often you go through a car wash but the pigtail can be unscrewed from the base. Some members have installed the Shark Fin antenna in place of the OEM one. Shark fin Antenna Install + Pics
BTW, AM is much more susceptible to interference than FM.

Peter

 

[mikey1041]

thanks guys!

 

[Halwg]

thanks guys!

Here is the Amazon Link

https://www.amazon.com/CravenSpeed-...ford+explorer&qid=1569860026&s=gateway&sr=8-3

 

[mikey1041]

thanks again! It's on it's way.

 

[Michael Blackburn]

For the next guy that may find the above antenna with 2 inches "inadequate":
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P81VD3T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Four inches and $9.00
Mine works well.

Fritz