Shorty Antenna Replacement

[primal-hunter]

Has anyone found a shorty replacement antenna for the H3? The current one is too long and hits the roof of some garages.

I have tried the auto stores with no luck. The screw end is a 7 mm.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[primal-hunter]

Has anyone found a shorty replacement antenna for the H3? The current one is too long and hits the roof of some garages.

I have tried the auto stores with no luck. The screw end is a 7 mm.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[Vegas-H3]

I think it is the same as the H2, but not sure. In any case, I know someone who has one on their H3. I will find out the brand along with pics if possible. (IMO, it does look a lot better than stock).

[mightypuck]

Try this website: http://www.antennax.com/ the 15" OEM whip replacement mast. They are sending me one to try on the H3. I will post pics once installed.

[tony d]

http://www.gstylehummer.com has them

[mightypuck]

Here's a shot of my H3 with the 15" OEM whip replacement mast from AtennaX.

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mightypuck:
Here's a shot of my H3 with the 15" OEM whip replacement mast from AtennaX. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

How's the reception? Will that rubber cap come off if you hit a branch or anthing or is it secure? What part number?

[mightypuck]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">How's the reception? Will that rubber cap come off if you hit a branch or anthing or is it secure? What part number? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The reception is good. The rubber cap is secure. The SKU # is AX-16 (15" OEM Replacement Mast). $14.99 on http://www.antennax.com

[VTSTOMPER]

I had that same shorty on my GMC...it worked well (was able to get it at K-Mart). With my H2 I cut about 6 inches off with a hack saw. I then put the little ball back on. Works like a champ! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
I had that same shorty on my GMC...it worked well (was able to get it at K-Mart). With my H2 I cut about 6 inches off with a hack saw. I then put the little ball back on. Works like a champ! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Did the same on mine! LMAO! But I used an old pair of wire cutters.

[VTSTOMPER]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
I had that same shorty on my GMC...it worked well (was able to get it at K-Mart). With my H2 I cut about 6 inches off with a hack saw. I then put the little ball back on. Works like a champ! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Did the same on mine! LMAO! But I used an old pair of wire cutters. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Man you have some good wire cutters...mine had a big dent in them after I tried that. They never let me down til that moment. I then had to heat the end of the antanna up with a blow torch, and hit it with a hammer to make the ball fit back on! Worked like a champ! Then I painted it black again! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[WPBGUY]

Check eBay they are there, lts of them, they run about $15 and are 15" tall http://www.antennax.com/images/Gallery_ax16/images/liberty2.jpg

[TorontoJeff]

I just installed the antennax shorty antenna. Looks fantastic, dont hit on garage door anymore and reception is at least equivalent and maybe better than before. I recommend.

[DarthKarl]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TorontoJeff:
I just installed the antennax shorty antenna. Looks fantastic, dont hit on garage door anymore and reception is at least equivalent and maybe better than before. I recommend. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I've done the same. It works great and gives the H3 a more polished look.

[primal-hunter]

I put the antennax shorty antenna on and i did a test with distant stations on both FM and AM by changing antennas.

My estimation is the short antenna is slightly less effective than the larger one.

[MyxH3]

Thanks for the posts I just ordered one myself

[jp's-h3]

I've had my shorty antenna for a few weeks. A great addition, awesome reception, looks great! Two thumbs up!

[SHYANNE]

do you still have to take it off at the cars wash or will it not get hung up ? mine did the long one today.i would thing its short enogh.

[Groundpounder]

I got a Bullit one off of eBay, however, the end screws were to big or not the right thread. I installed the old one back on after cutting it short with a hack saw. The car wash kept taking it off and they had a hard time putting it back on due to the threads being messed up. I ended up cutting it to about 3" long, spary-painted it chrome and recscrewed it back on as far as it woudl go. The reception is still good, AM and FM. I am mostly into XM now, so I am not worried about the total reception. When I have tried AM/FM they are still easy to hear.:D