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Old 03-02-2012, 09:00 AM   #76 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Fire View Post
For the price of the shorty you should just get one. The reception has to be better than no antenna plus it gives a finished look vs the screw hole.
You're right, reception lessens with the size of the antenna (or none). Try it. Turn your radio on to what is NOT your strongest station. Then swap the antennas. You will hear a difference. Also notice the sound when swapping (i.e. you don't have ANY antenna). It will be even less.
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