Radio ant. replacement

[mcr1010]

Was wondering if anyone has replaced their radio ant. with a compatible or can recommend a better ant. Mine has been attacked by the FL sun I suppose, not that it was a good ant. originally.
Thanks

[PictureTheSouth]

Replaced the broken one on our rig two years ago with a standard stubby (12" or so). No substantial improvement in dash radio reception - but definitely no loss either. Check your local auto parts store or search Amazon for "stubby universal antenna" and take your pick.

[Hugh.vines@att.net]

Did it just screw on or did you have to replace the whole thing feathers and all

Originally Posted by PictureTheSouth

Replaced the broken one on our rig two years ago with a standard stubby (12" or so). No substantial improvement in dash radio reception - but definitely no loss either. Check your local auto parts store or search Amazon for "stubby universal antenna" and take your pick.

[16ACE27]

A "universal" antenna will come with the adapter that will allow you screw it onto the OEM base. The universal I got from Amazon had the adapters but I didn't need to use any of them.

Something like this should work:

https://www.amazon.com/AUTOHAUX-Univ...dp/B07RQJHF2Q/

[mcr1010]

Thanks a bunch for the info. Saves me an extra trip back up there.

[PictureTheSouth]

Originally Posted by 16ACE27

A "universal" antenna will come with the adapter that will allow you screw it onto the OEM base. The universal I got from Amazon had the adapters but I didn't need to use any of them.

Something like this should work:

https://www.amazon.com/AUTOHAUX-Univ...dp/B07RQJHF2Q/

Yep. If the description of "universal" doesn't immediately fit your connection or have adapters to do so - send or take it back. Just don't get ambitious and get one so long that it whips and breaks in the wind. 12 to 18" is plenty for a mounting already 12' off the ground. Any reception problems after that are on the radio - not the antenna. (are you listening, Axxerra?)

[Thirty.Deuce]

I just had to replace mine for similar reasons ... I went with this one & just swapped the top assembly at the swivel. I think its the factory OEM for the antenna anyway.

Magnadyne RV71 Recreational Vehicle rubber mast AM/FM antenna RV Motorhome 72" lead

[TerryJames]

Curious, has anyone replaced the standard Axis / Vegas radio antenna with a “shark-fin” antenna. I’m thinking it would make it a little easier to remove and install the cover. I think they are made to connect to and cover the antenna stub and glue down to the roof?