Aftermarket antenna

[zdjelar]

Simple question, is there any shorter antenna that is consensus best and has no, or minimal, impact on reception.

Not interested in “this one is looks like a bullet” or any other kitchy gimmick, just want shorter antenna with minimal compromise reception quality. Any such thing out there?

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[Mrtosh]

Subscribing as I'd like to know the same. Thwres a few on Amazon that say they don't but I'm skeptical.

 

[Asphaltman]

This is the best antenna. Picks up all stations including HD, and is truly car wash safe.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VWS9V5S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Hugo]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRER77...abc_BGZEDFZQRV82S4XGRZRH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 is what I have. I like it enough. I don't really listen to am/fm a lot but when I do I can't tell the difference. I think all of these are made in the same Chinese factory despite what they may advertise. This one has the same pics from the antenna above from 2 "different" manufacturers. But I wouldn't trust any through a car wash.

 

[mnstang]

Definitely go for a longer than 6-7” antenna. I got this one and it’s supposed to be great. Not as long as the factory antenna but is shorter and looks nicer.

Rydonair Antenna Compatible with Ford F150 2009-2021 | 13 inches Flexible Rubber Antenna Replacement | Designed for Optimized FM/AM Reception https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDKNQW...abc_69QE5EG01NBNKZTCNHSH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[brnt]

This is the best antenna. Picks up all stations including HD, and is truly car wash safe.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VWS9V5S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought the same one, but my truck hasn't arrived yet to try it on! ?

 

[Asphaltman]

This is the best antenna. Picks up all stations including HD, and is truly car wash safe.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VWS9V5S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a monthly car wash pass, so I’m usually washing my truck three or more days a week and after snapping off several other small ones that were similar to the OEM, this stubby has done perfect. Plus there’s no quality change in receiving any stations.

 

[serinjune]

Definitely go for a longer than 6-7” antenna. I got this one and it’s supposed to be great. Not as long as the factory antenna but is shorter and looks nicer.

Rydonair Antenna Compatible with Ford F150 2009-2021 | 13 inches Flexible Rubber Antenna Replacement | Designed for Optimized FM/AM Reception https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDKNQW...abc_69QE5EG01NBNKZTCNHSH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This is the one I just ordered too! I don’t plan to make regular trips to the car wash, so maybe it’ll be just fine.

 

[C_Low]

I got this one. Not sure on reception though.

https://roninfactory.com/collections/ford/products/short-antenna-ford-f150-ford-raptor

 

[rjpicucci]

Definitely go for a longer than 6-7” antenna. I got this one and it’s supposed to be great. Not as long as the factory antenna but is shorter and looks nicer.

Rydonair Antenna Compatible with Ford F150 2009-2021 | 13 inches Flexible Rubber Antenna Replacement | Designed for Optimized FM/AM Reception https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDKNQW...abc_69QE5EG01NBNKZTCNHSH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I've had this one for a few weeks now. I picked the 13" thinking more length is better. I did it after going through a low ceiling parking garage and the whip antenna was so loud against the ceiling, sounded like the roof of the truck was being torn off.

I mostly listen to the sports stations but I've been happy with this one. So far, any of the stations I care about have been fine. Haven't checked AM but I rarely go on that band anyway. I'd recommend this one too. I am in the suburbs of MA so I don't know how it would do in more rural areas but it's good enough for me.

 

[longbow42]

I got this one. Not sure on reception though.

https://roninfactory.com/collections/ford/products/short-antenna-ford-f150-ford-raptor

I just purchased that one as well. Works fine and looks better, but I very rarely use AM/FM.

 

[C_Low]

I just purchased that one as well. Works fine and looks better, but I very rarely use AM/FM.

Good to know. I use Bluetooth and XM mainly. But at times I do listen to local channels.

 

[Madman]

Definitely go for a longer than 6-7” antenna. I got this one and it’s supposed to be great. Not as long as the factory antenna but is shorter and looks nicer.

Rydonair Antenna Compatible with Ford F150 2009-2021 | 13 inches Flexible Rubber Antenna Replacement | Designed for Optimized FM/AM Reception https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDKNQW...abc_69QE5EG01NBNKZTCNHSH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Very timely! I just ordered this one. I had almost pulled the trigger on the 6 3/4” Rydonair but this longer antenna makes more sense. Thank you for sharing!

 

[mdmeints]

I got this one. https://www.amazon.com/KSaAuto-Ante...na+Compatible+with+F150&qid=1614269013&sr=8-1

It works well.

 

[zdjelar]

Very timely! I just ordered this one. I had almost pulled the trigger on the 6 3/4” Rydonair but this longer antenna makes more sense. Thank you for sharing!

Agree. Done, sold. Just bought this one.

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