Antenna question on a Badlands

[Terri Romano]

I need to use a shorty antenna instead of the Factory one to get into my garage. The factory one is 8 inches and I will need to change to a 4 inch. A ford tech told me that the antenna is only used for am/fm radio. Can anyone verify this for sure?

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[broncobuster2550]

Correct, the screw-in stick antenna is just for AM/FM. You can ditch it entirely if you never listen to radio, or find an aftermarket shorter antenna. I believe some folks have done that without much loss in reception.

 

[Terri Romano]

Great Thanks for the info

 

[Johnperrion]

Great Thanks for the info

Great Thanks for the info

My solution to your problem.
I don't listen to am/fm radio so I got no insight there. XM has been just fine when I use it. I mostly stream Spotify, and use Google Maps/Apple Maps or GAIA for my GPS all from my phone.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZK5IRN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[PersimmonHills]

That is great. I noticed that there are a number of length options, Usually the length affects reception, and 4" might be a good option for some ppl.

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