Shorter Antenna

[rjmoose]

My Antenna on my brand new H3 hits my garage door badly every time I go in and out of it. Can you guys give me any advice/recommendations on either of the following products:

http://www.antennax.com/images/antennax.jpg

OR

http://www.gstyle4u.com/.sc/ms/dd/ee/787/HUMMER%20H3%20SHORTY%20ANTENNA%20%5E2F%202006%20HU MMER%20H3

Thanks in advance.......

[DarthKarl]

I have an antennax installed. I didn't like the big whip antenna when I first got my H3.

The shorter antenna works fine. However there will be a reduction of some radio reception, but since I mainly listen to XM it really doesn't matter much to me.

[humdoug]

I have this exact antenna and it works great.

http://www.gstyle4u.com/.sc/ms/dd/ee/787/HUMMER%20H3%20SHORTY%20ANTENNA%20%5E2F%202006%20HU MMER%20H3

[J6Niner]

I have the same problem...l have removed the antenna several times since I don't use AM/ FM much. But it also helps to gauge the height of parking garages /etc. I am on the fence about the short antenna.

[rjmoose]

I went with this one:

http://snipurl.com/uwc1

Thanks for all the responses....I really appreciate you wealth of knowledge here on the hummer forum....

[H3slate]

The long antenna is a great gage for parking garages. It does unnerve you a little bit when you start hitting the ceiling with it, but is better than scraping the roof.

[usetosellhummer]

auto zone or pep boys, look for the universal small whip. 12 bucks and your done

[phantom2]

I've tried two of the antenna listed above and I really don't want to knock any brand names or vendors, but they are crappy.The rubber one gets permanently bent like a pretzel as soon as you do 50mph.My best advice is "you get what you pay for".I personally would spend a few extra bucks and purchase a quality item.

[usetosellhummer]

I'm poor white trash, works for me, looks like I'm traveling fast all the time

[rjmoose]

Originally Posted by phantom2

I've tried two of the antenna listed above and I really don't want to knock any brand names or vendors, but they are crappy.The rubber one gets permanently bent like a pretzel as soon as you do 50mph.My best advice is "you get what you pay for".I personally would spend a few extra bucks and purchase a quality item.

I agree, so which "quality" one would you suggest?

[blindzebra]

I have xm so I dion't listen to he radio that much, but does the shorter antenna get as good of reception as the long one?

[phantom2]

Originally Posted by usetosellhummer

I'm poor white trash, works for me, looks like I'm traveling fast all the time

White Trash...no way,they'd use a coat hanger

[DWPC]

Mine hits the bottom of the garage door when I pull in or out. There's nothing for it to snag on, so aside from the clatter, I figure it won't do any harm. I'm in a fringe area and don't want a stub antenna. I worry more about my roof rails, which sometimes catch a little door edge too.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Originally Posted by blindzebra

... does the shorter antenna get as good of reception as the long one?

I'd like to know this too.

[DarthKarl]

Originally Posted by blindzebra

does the shorter antenna get as good of reception as the long one?

No.

In urban areas, like Denver you really can't hear much of a difference since there are a lot of high powered radio transmitters close around. But out in the sticks (where you're listening to stations further away) the short antenna doesn't do as good. I'd guess at about a 20% - 25% reduction in long range reception.

[NM H3]

I have had the antennax one for 9 months now. I never noticed a change in reception quality. I have been pleased with the functionality and the look. No complaints. I have had no problems with reception.

[NM H3]

It has not bent either, still straight.

[jp's-h3]

I purchased my stubbie antenna from antenna-x on ebay(about $13.00).
the reception seems to be every bit as good as the factory antenna.
And it's very cool!

[fourfourto]

Originally Posted by jp's-h3

I purchased my stubbie antenna from antenna-x on ebay(about $13.00).
the reception seems to be every bit as good as the factory antenna.
And it's very cool!

I like the red top it matches

I dont mind the long antenna it warns you of low branches

[usetosellhummer]

I was told that if i lose some weight my antenna would not seem so small