Billet shorty antenna: is reception any different than stock antenna? - Toyota Yaris Forums

firebird1999us · 08-02-2014, 10:08 PM

I came across the 2" and 4" at micro image and was curious about reception - I usually listen to am stations from Ohio (I'm in Georgia) on my drive in at 3:00a and don't want to lose that. Can't stream off my phone due to the amount of dead spots for phone reception...

I usually catch Coast to Coast AM while on my way into Atlanta on WTAM 1100

*tk-421* · 08-02-2014, 10:57 PM

I have a stubby antenna and like the looks a lot, but the reception does suffer a bit. I say give it a shot. You can always resell it here if you don't like it.

bronsin · 08-03-2014, 09:21 AM

I made an antenna out of a coat hanger for my sons 08 Yaris when it didn't come with one. Just had to buy the metric Philips screw that fit the thread to hold it in place.

Works great and cost 25 cents!

Kar98 · 08-03-2014, 05:36 PM

The external antenna is for FM reception only so your AM reception won't be affected.

firebird1999us · 08-03-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kar98

The external antenna is for FM reception only so your AM reception won't be affected.

Cool - any idea if there's some sort of booster for am reception I can install?

Kar98 · 08-11-2014, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firebird1999us

Cool - any idea if there's some sort of booster for am reception I can install?

I don't think you can. The AM antenna is essentially a cylindrical magnet with wire wrapped around it, and is internal to modern (as in, post WW2-ish) car stereos. Nuttin' to plug in, nuttin' to loop through. Any "AM antenna booster" you might find for sale would be scam.

*tk-421* · 08-03-2014, 07:51 PM

Good point. I didn't notice that he was talking about AM.

cali yaris · 08-12-2014, 02:40 AM

The Beatsonic sharkfin antenna (external) actually seems to boost FM reception. As mentioned, the stubby antennas are a downgrade for FM reception.

You can also stream just about any AM station from your phone into the car. Worth a try, sometimes cell reception is better than radio.

08-02-2014, 10:08 PM	#1
firebird1999us Drives: 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 293	Billet shorty antenna: is reception any different than stock antenna? I came across the 2" and 4" at micro image and was curious about reception - I usually listen to am stations from Ohio (I'm in Georgia) on my drive in at 3:00a and don't want to lose that. Can't stream off my phone due to the amount of dead spots for phone reception... I usually catch Coast to Coast AM while on my way into Atlanta on WTAM 1100

08-02-2014, 10:57 PM	#2
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	I have a stubby antenna and like the looks a lot, but the reception does suffer a bit. I say give it a shot. You can always resell it here if you don't like it. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

08-03-2014, 09:21 AM	#3
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	I made an antenna out of a coat hanger for my sons 08 Yaris when it didn't come with one. Just had to buy the metric Philips screw that fit the thread to hold it in place. Works great and cost 25 cents! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

08-03-2014, 07:51 PM	#7
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Good point. I didn't notice that he was talking about AM. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

08-12-2014, 02:40 AM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	The Beatsonic sharkfin antenna (external) actually seems to boost FM reception. As mentioned, the stubby antennas are a downgrade for FM reception. You can also stream just about any AM station from your phone into the car. Worth a try, sometimes cell reception is better than radio. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-03-2014, 05:36 PM	#4
Kar98 Drives: 2011 Scion tC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 651	The external antenna is for FM reception only so your AM reception won't be affected.

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