Replacement Antenna - 1st Post

[Subaqueous]

Morning Everyone,
First post here - appreciate sites like this, a wealth of info.

First question. Where can I get a replacement screw in antenna to replace the factory screw-in? I would like to get a much shorter rubber coated antenna sort of like those on two way radios (except about 2' long). Appreciate any sources.

 

[Alec]

Welcome to the site!

A replacement antenna should be really easy to find and install. I got mine at Radio Shack. It's a little over a foot long and is totally rubber. It gets better reception than the stock antenna and also doesn't hit trees Make sure you get an antenna with the Ford adapter, as different manufacturers have different antenna mounts. The whole kit should be under $10. Good luck!

 

[Subaqueous]

...appreciate that Alec. Will cruise into Radio Shack.

 

[Tim K]

yeah, as Alec said Radio Shack sells them for $4.94 or something like that. It comes with several different "screws" and one of them should fit into your mount. They are about 1 1/2 ft long.