Stubby Antenna ..which one?

GetAboutRL · 08-20-2006, 08:17 PM

More and more folks are taking ownership of their SKY and STUBBY ANTENNA's are being used more. That being said, what say you all on which model STUBBY ANTENNA and the strenght of your signal. Would you choose and different model?

GetAboutRL · 08-20-2006, 09:37 PM

what model do you have and signal strenght?

Would you suggest a better model .... which ....

Maverick · 08-20-2006, 10:33 PM

Anyone that strikes your fancy, as long as it is 4-5 reception. We were going 75mph today and the antenna whistles at those speeds when extended, but silent when retracted.

nscrbug · 08-20-2006, 11:57 PM

I have the "J" series in black...4 out of 5 for reception...I'm happy with it.

Whoops, sorry...I am mistaken...I have the "B" series.

moni6 · 08-21-2006, 12:39 AM

We have the "O" series in black. Very short so the reception is a 3.5 out of 5. Don't get great reception through areas where there are mountains. Since we have XM it doesn't matter, but sometimes I would like to listen to local radio. I wouldn't get it again, but my husband really likes how it looks. I would get the "B" next time.

marlboromike · 08-21-2006, 01:15 AM

reception has to do with signal strength...but also depends on mountains and valleys...if u r in an urban area, doesn't matter what type of antenna u get...hey, u can even use a hanger...we used to use that before cable or satillite tv...for those of us who can remember black and white tv...and don't ask what that is!

qwack · 08-21-2006, 01:29 AM

B Series - 4 out of 5 reception. Works great on local stations...still pretty good on distant (90 miles) stations. For a view, check my gallery.

DonnasSky · 08-21-2006, 01:36 AM

I've got a B also and drove it up north thru the mountains. It kept the signal at least as long as my old one. Never lose a signal in town.

SteveR · 08-21-2006, 03:21 AM

Do you have to change the antenna base too or just unscrew the stock one and screw the new one on?

Maverick · 08-21-2006, 08:59 AM

Just unscrew the stock and mount the stuby to the original base. It only takes seconds.

chris67 · 08-21-2006, 10:34 AM

Like it a lot! Better than the whip for sure!

stacib · 08-21-2006, 03:02 PM

Just ordered my black B stubby today. Now I will have my new alumni license plate frame, dlo Transpod, B stubby antenna, Kappasphere Sky chrome satin key fob, and polishing cloth ready. All I need is my Sky!!

1994SC2 · 08-21-2006, 04:26 PM

I went with the B model in chrome to go along with the chrome wheels on my Graphite Sky. I am very pleased with the quality of the materials.

skybright · 08-21-2006, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1994SC2

I went with the B model in chrome to go along with the chrome wheels on my Graphite Sky. I am very pleased with the quality of the materials.

I purchased the B model in chrome and black for when I get my SKY but hubby took the black one and put it on his VUE. I'm amazed on how good the reception is on it and we didn't even have it extended.

GetAboutRL · 08-21-2006, 07:54 PM

"B" it is .... reception is important and yet I am going to look at that 'Z' model yet. I am just killin time waiting for my RL....

GaryH · 08-22-2006, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlboromike

reception has to do with signal strength...but also depends on mountains and valleys...if u r in an urban area, doesn't matter what type of antenna u get...hey, u can even use a hanger...we used to use that before cable or satillite tv...for those of us who can remember black and white tv...and don't ask what that is!

Sometimes a little tin foil on the rabbit ears can help also.

08-20-2006, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
GetAboutRL First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Capital District of New York Posts: 1,513 My Photos: (0)	Stubby Antenna ..which one? More and more folks are taking ownership of their SKY and STUBBY ANTENNA's are being used more. That being said, what say you all on which model STUBBY ANTENNA and the strenght of your signal. Would you choose and different model? __________________ "Lucifer" is my name! Deposit:4-11-06 & Titled:11-28-06 SKY "Red Line" Silver Pearl, Black Wings on it's back, Bloody Red interior, Dejon intercooler/Solo Exhaust, Robert's screen. If you suddenly feel warm, it is just me passing through grinning!

08-20-2006, 09:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
GetAboutRL First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Capital District of New York Posts: 1,513 My Photos: (0)	what model do you have and signal strenght? Would you suggest a better model .... which .... __________________ "Lucifer" is my name! Deposit:4-11-06 & Titled:11-28-06 SKY "Red Line" Silver Pearl, Black Wings on it's back, Bloody Red interior, Dejon intercooler/Solo Exhaust, Robert's screen. If you suddenly feel warm, it is just me passing through grinning!

08-20-2006, 11:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
nscrbug First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 1,421 My Photos: (6)	I have the "J" series in black...4 out of 5 for reception...I'm happy with it. Whoops, sorry...I am mistaken...I have the "B" series. __________________ Linda 2008 RL Delivered - 08/25/2007 Silver Pearl/Black Cloth Polished Alloys Automatic Monsoon 1 disc Last edited by nscrbug : 08-21-2006 at 05:24 PM.

08-21-2006, 12:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
moni6 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 384 My Photos: (0)	We have the "O" series in black. Very short so the reception is a 3.5 out of 5. Don't get great reception through areas where there are mountains. Since we have XM it doesn't matter, but sometimes I would like to listen to local radio. I wouldn't get it again, but my husband really likes how it looks. I would get the "B" next time. __________________ silver pearl Sky- July 2006 traded in for... silver pearl R/L red/black leather manual, chrome, monsoon, splash guards, clear bra, MF 3" dual exhaust, Fujita intake

08-21-2006, 01:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
qwack First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 669 My Photos: (10)	B Series - 4 out of 5 reception. Works great on local stations...still pretty good on distant (90 miles) stations. For a view, check my gallery. __________________ 2007 SKY "καλυψω" Delivered 4/20/06 VIN 1087 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pontiac builds excitement... Saturn has rethought it's image... The time has come for the enthusiasts... NASSOA Founding Member ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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08-20-2006, 10:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Maverick First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mid-west Posts: 476 My Photos: (9)	Anyone that strikes your fancy, as long as it is 4-5 reception. We were going 75mph today and the antenna whistles at those speeds when extended, but silent when retracted.

08-21-2006, 01:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,121 My Photos: (6)	reception has to do with signal strength...but also depends on mountains and valleys...if u r in an urban area, doesn't matter what type of antenna u get...hey, u can even use a hanger...we used to use that before cable or satillite tv...for those of us who can remember black and white tv...and don't ask what that is!

08-21-2006, 01:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
DonnasSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 141 My Photos: (0)	I've got a B also and drove it up north thru the mountains. It kept the signal at least as long as my old one. Never lose a signal in town. __________________ Chili Pepper Red Black Top Black Leather 5-Speed Manual MP3 Monsoon Stereo Spoiler Illuminated Windscreen Stubby Antenna Deposit 7/5/06 Delivery 7/8/06!

08-21-2006, 03:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
SteveR First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 145 My Photos: (0)	Do you have to change the antenna base too or just unscrew the stock one and screw the new one on? __________________ Silver Pearl Redline Black on Black Auto Monsoon single CD Stock Polished alloys Deposit 7/3/06

08-21-2006, 08:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Maverick First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mid-west Posts: 476 My Photos: (9)	Just unscrew the stock and mount the stuby to the original base. It only takes seconds.

08-21-2006, 10:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
chris67 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minneapolis MN. Posts: 495 My Photos: (0)	I have the silver stubby Z Like it a lot! Better than the whip for sure! __________________ Silver Pearl plate# SKYCNDY VIN # 2523

08-21-2006, 03:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
stacib First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 155 My Photos: (10)	Just ordered my black B stubby today. Now I will have my new alumni license plate frame, dlo Transpod, B stubby antenna, Kappasphere Sky chrome satin key fob, and polishing cloth ready. All I need is my Sky!! __________________ *"Raven"* -Auto, triple black, Chrome, Monsoon, LSD -Deposit 08/01, Ordered 08/05, Built 8/25, Shipped 09/02, Mine on 09/28/06 -Deluke, thanks for all the updates along the way! Fight On USC Trojans! Last edited by stacib : 08-21-2006 at 03:30 PM.

08-21-2006, 04:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
1994SC2 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington DC/Carlisle, PA Posts: 1,377 My Photos: (21)	I went with the B model in chrome to go along with the chrome wheels on my Graphite Sky. I am very pleased with the quality of the materials. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1994 SC2 (Obituary) 2007 SKY (Thread 'n Pics) VIN 326 5 spd, black trim, chromies, XM 6-disc, deck spoiler, LSD

08-21-2006, 07:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
GetAboutRL First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Capital District of New York Posts: 1,513 My Photos: (0)	"B" it is .... reception is important and yet I am going to look at that 'Z' model yet. I am just killin time waiting for my RL.... __________________ "Lucifer" is my name! Deposit:4-11-06 & Titled:11-28-06 SKY "Red Line" Silver Pearl, Black Wings on it's back, Bloody Red interior, Dejon intercooler/Solo Exhaust, Robert's screen. If you suddenly feel warm, it is just me passing through grinning!

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