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03-13-2002, 03:41 PM

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Has anyone installed or thought about installing an electric telescoping radio antenna in the place of the ugly stock one?

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03-13-2002, 07:09 PM

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No, because the electrical telescoping antennas are uglier, bend easier, and require some maintenance.

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03-13-2002, 07:19 PM

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hell NO!

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12-10-2002, 05:02 PM

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Yes, I think about it.

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12-10-2002, 07:46 PM

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Actually, I've been looking into replacing my ugly stock antenna with a strip antenna I can hide along the outside of the windshield structural members. That way I can remove the antenna all together and fill in the hole for a smooth line across the back panel. I just can't decide which one I want, so I bet I'll end up just designing one myself.

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12-10-2002, 08:56 PM

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Having looked carefully at that space where the antenna amplifier sits, I don't think there is enough room for an electric antenna to fit in there without cutting some brackets and support members away.