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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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So where can I get a black radio shorty antenna that fits the Jeep? All the "universal" ones I see at the parts store don't have an adapter big enough for the Jeep.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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ebay.

i think the store was shortyantennasource.com (this is where mine came from $18.99 for an 8" black one.) it came with several adapter pieces. It limits the reception some, but not enough to bother me.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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Just what I was looking for, thanks.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by HappyCurmudgeon
ebay.

i think the store was shortyantennasource.com (this is where mine came from $18.99 for an 8" black one.) it came with several adapter pieces. It limits the reception some, but not enough to bother me.
Are these flexible antennas?

Thanks
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by HappyCurmudgeon
ebay.

i think the store was shortyantennasource.com (this is where mine came from $18.99 for an 8" black one.) it came with several adapter pieces. It limits the reception some, but not enough to bother me.
I got mine from the same place although I went with the black 14" length.

NGINIER, these are short metal antennas. I'm not sure if this seller carries the flexible rubber antennas, but I've seen some listed on eBay.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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the flexible ones are by antenna x, they are on ebay as well. they have some pretty nice bend to them. check them out.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by NGINIER
Are these flexible antennas?
They flex a tiny bit. Just think about if you took your regular antenna and cut it down.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Good deal. I ordered one last night!

Thanks everyone.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by HappyCurmudgeon
ebay.

i think the store was shortyantennasource.com (this is where mine came from $18.99 for an 8" black one.) it came with several adapter pieces. It limits the reception some, but not enough to bother me.

After seeing this thread I ordered one and it arrived today. It didn't come with any adapter pieces, but they weren't necessary because it was a perfect fit. It looks great. Thank you for the link.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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I just cut down my stock antenna and used heat-shrink tubing and a screw protector to make this. I haven't noticed any change in radio reception either...
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