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September 5, 2019 9:08 pm  #1


Why Cars Don't Have Those Long Radio Antennas Anymore

Just in case you ever wondered about the radio reception in your car.

Why Cars Don't Have Those Long Antennas Anymore

 

September 6, 2019 9:02 am  #2


Re: Why Cars Don't Have Those Long Radio Antennas Anymore

The article mentions the GM window antennas. My dad's 1972 Chocolate Brown Chevy Biscayne had one. The AM reception was reasonably good for DXing. No FM though. Too expensive according to dad.

 

September 6, 2019 12:02 pm  #3


Re: Why Cars Don't Have Those Long Radio Antennas Anymore

Pickup trucks like the Dodge Ram I believe still have the old style antennas next to the front hood. 

 

September 7, 2019 5:36 am  #4


Re: Why Cars Don't Have Those Long Radio Antennas Anymore

markow202 wrote:

   old style antennas next to the front hood. 

    

CKNT listeners insist on a longer wire
 

 

September 7, 2019 11:11 pm  #5


Re: Why Cars Don't Have Those Long Radio Antennas Anymore

If I EVER meet the guy that placed those long antennas on the front fender near the windshield, we're gonna have words.
I can't count how many times I've smacked my face while scraping frost off the windshield.

Davester.

 

September 10, 2019 2:04 am  #6


Re: Why Cars Don't Have Those Long Radio Antennas Anymore

Yes, I know ... when I went looking for a replacement for the 12 inch antenna on my new used Jeep, I couldn't find any longer than 31 inches. I had hoped to find a long telescoping antenna like the ones 60s cars had (not available anywhere). One reason some Jeep owners like shorter antennas, including the rubber duck variety, is that they don't break off while off-roading.

 

September 10, 2019 10:50 am  #7


Re: Why Cars Don't Have Those Long Radio Antennas Anymore

TomSanders wrote:

Yes, I know ... when I went looking for a replacement for the 12 inch antenna on my new used Jeep, I couldn't find any longer than 31 inches. I had hoped to find a long telescoping antenna like the ones 60s cars had (not available anywhere). One reason some Jeep owners like shorter antennas, including the rubber duck variety, is that they don't break off while off-roading.

Check Princess Auto.

Last edited by markow202 (September 10, 2019 10:51 am)

 

September 10, 2019 8:36 pm  #8


Re: Why Cars Don't Have Those Long Radio Antennas Anymore

You could always nick a decent-but-unused CB antenna from the back of most Jeeps. Jeepsters only have it for the look...you can have it for so much more...