Do short antennas affect reception? Review for 2019, 2020, 2021 Silverado or Sierra
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- Опубликовано: 18 авг 2020
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Antenna-masts-r-us 😀
Ha! Derrrr. Thanks!
Dude thank you so much for this video! An the fact that you're driving more or less the same route I drive everyday really helps!
Nice job testing it. Doing the due diligence of finding where the signal was coming from so that you knew the reception would be delivered from 6oclock was a nice touch. I think I’ll grab one for my 2022 trail boss. I’ll use your link. Hope you still have affiliation so it helps you out. Thanks for the video. 👊🏼
Thanks for the video! Been wanting to buy one too since it hits the garage frame all the time going in and out as well has low hanging branches. Will have to purchase soon.
Have used multiple stubbies on different trucks. One brand had a permanent bend from wind resistance after awhile. Didn’t affect signal but looked bad. Another brand performed well, but I was always hitting it when I cleared snow. I’m getting ready to try a Ronin bullet on the new truck. Being delivered today as a matter of fact. Mixed reviews so we’ll see. I live near a big city so most stations come in regardless plus I use Apple play more often than not. Overall I like stubbies. More aesthetically pleasing.
I just ordered one for my 2020 Silverado through your link.
Thanks for your investigation!
The antenna arrived yesterday and I installed it. My "red hot" Silverado is even better looking and reception excellent in NYC suburbs.
Good review, thanks for taking the time to do it. I had same issue with my 2020 trail boss. Ordered through your link. Take care.
Lukazzz HC16 Thank you! Much appreciated! 😁
WOW! Your truck looks clean. I love the colors.
Thats cool man I bought one from ebay about a 7in long stubby antenna for about 15 bucks and it works good no problems so far and it looks better!
Thank you for your review. I just ordered one from your link for my 2019 Silverado RST. I've been wanting to get one for a while. My antenna hits my garage as well. Plus I just like the look of this better.
How is the reception for you ? Just bought a 2021 trail boss already took the antenna off I don’t want it messing up my garage door, I just haven’t put one back on yet.
@@kevinz0681 Funny you should ask me that. I just traded my RST for a 2021 High Country. I swapped my antenna out with this one. And it still works just fine.
@@Brian23Y lol ok I just bought a 2021 trail boss LT last week I ordered the antenna you have yesterday was hoping it works, I took the new one off so I don’t have one on right now.
Bought a similar antenna for my 2019 Duramax. . And wouldnt you know it, my original antenna was literally rusted together so tightly, that as i attempted to loosen it, it somehow just spins in place (with significant effort) and didnt back out!! So, after some investigating- I grabbed my bolt cutters, and clip the antenna off just as the base becomes a hexagon... Fortunately i could see down in it and actually see the tip of the base down inside, which is where I squirted some PB blaster on it and waited 24 hours... luckily I managed to get it out afterwards, thank you jesus!
Great videos bro!!
Just bought an RST coming from a 2010 Sierra Denali. Running into the same garage door scraping now and this will be my first “mod”. I may get one of the bullet styles, but a short antenna nonetheless.
Your video answers my question, Thank you! Nice truck BTW.
Sweet baby jesus, you know your stuff sir. 10/10 would watch again.
PandaV666 Thanks! But I suppose that’s just how the Panda...do.🤣
Have you tested AM signals? I have heard those factory antennas are best for AM reception.
I got mine just now, had it installed, I hope it won't affect the signal, although I'm thinking of keeping the original inside the truck just in case.
The longer antenna is tuned for longer radio waves. that means AM radio. You will not see any degradation for FM especially if you're tuned to HD Radio station since HD Radio is all digital. Either you get a reception or you don't, there's no gradual drop in like analog radio would. In fact, you might even get a better reception on that frequency you were showing with the shorter antenna. It's a clear winner.
Thanks for the review.! I’ve been considering this antenna for my ‘19 Sierra. Also, could you tell me where you got the wood trim dash piece for the center dash section? Thanks!
Thanks for the info Bro.
As long as the unwound length of the conductor is the same as that wire you can see wrapped around your original antenna whip, your new antenna is the same electrical size as the original.
But the truck body will block some of the signal, depending on direction.
AM will probably be most affected.
The wire wrapped around the stock antenna has nothing to do with reception. It just illiminates wind noise. The mast length of the stock antenna is pulling the signal.
Good information.
My antenna hits on a 10’ door exactly like yours
Top sill plate...cracks me up.
That's a header bro
The antenna length is for AM
When you lifted your truck does it sit .5 shorter on the driver side?
“Owatonna”..... That where I live.
Great content ✅
Thanks! Cool to see some locals watch my stuff! 😁
Mine didn’t work great for am stations
Everytime I go to someone's house with low hanging branches I get the wagging dog's tail effect....smh
Now you should be very careful driving in parcking structures because this little antenna won't tell you that you are going to scratch the roof 😳
exactly what i use mine for
All you need to do is figure out how high your truck is and every parking structure has the measurement painted on the structures lmao
@@catimes6308 do you really trust those writings? Sometimes they reroute fire sprinkler lines to satisfy fire Marshall's citations but they forget to update their writings.
@@amprg Yes I do I don't know what state you live in that they reroute a whole fire sprinkler system to satisfy fire marshals lol.
But I'm also not saying it's not possible for all that to happen ppl make mistakes too
Dielectric grease?
I like your video......do you still take it off if you go thru a car wash?
Nope. It’s still flexible. Although I never use touch car washes.
@@TruckOwnership101 TY...I appreciate that....Im elderly and hand washes or detailing ar very expensive here in LA.
@@meaty109buy a power washer and never use a pay car wash again.
The link says it won’t work with my 2020 Silverado
I sold the 2019 RST to a 2020 LT Trail Boss and it fit. I followed the link I have and it says it fits there too. Not sure how you are seeing that message
How does it affect Sirius radio?
Zero. Satellite does not use it. It’s only an AM FM antenna. The shark fin on top is for satellite stuff I think.
It performed the same, because the sharkfin antenna on the roof is used for radio, data, serius xm, etc. At least according to the owners manual. No clue what the antenna that you replaced is for...
Radio. I called a GM rep and confirmed.
My wife’s 4Runner has the shark fin and an antenna, and she can’t listen to the radio (fm) with her antenna gone.
@@jgibby905 well. We are talking about a silverado not a 4runner
@@DR0CK fair enough but it’s still a vehicle with both the shark fin and a separate antenna. It’s a fairly safe assumption that both serve the same/similar functions.
@@jgibby905 thats what i would expect also. But my manual specifically says the sharkfin does all that and doesnt even mention the other antenna. I assume its for longer am/fm range out in the boonies
Heheh made your rubber spin
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I don’t really have a problem. This one still works just as good as stock one.
That would be very easy to steal. Someone could just twist it off and use it on their truck.
Think Toys R Us
Doja cat and gucci mane lol
GOONIE GOO GOO lol, nothing that shows up on my radio during these videos is by accident.
Who the hell listens to the radio?
Who the hell watches a video about radio antennas that doesn’t listen to the radio? 😝
@@TruckOwnership101 touché! I was checking your credibility since I just discovered your channel. I have a 4” on mine. Looks good. Not sure how it works cuz…I don’t listen to the radio. Lol
It's crazy how bad the chevy interiors are.