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

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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!
 
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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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