Interior/Exterior Homemade 3in Stubby Antenna
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Homemade 3in Stubby Antenna
Hi all, figured I would post the stubby antenna I made.
Roughing dimensions
Finished roughing
Finished Radius
Finished Taper
Finished
Finished 2
Finished painted
Installed
Hope this inspires someone to make their own parts.
Kyle M.
Roughing dimensions
Finished roughing
Finished Radius
Finished Taper
Finished
Finished 2
Finished painted
Installed
Hope this inspires someone to make their own parts.
Kyle M.
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thats cool!!! how is your reception ,though?? ie...under bridges,parking garages,i listen to christian music and typically the fm signal is not very strong--would you get reception pretty clear? thx mike
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Looks good! I like the size, although I prefer the flexible helical type, which I couldn't find anywhere, at least not for cars. They're typically for two-way radios.
I wonder about the reception, too.
I wonder about the reception, too.
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I haven't noticed any change in reception AM or FM. Shrashmere it was quite easy to make. please post if you make one.
I have enough material to make about 10 of these If anyone is interested I can powder coat them as well. How about $15 +SH
I have enough material to make about 10 of these If anyone is interested I can powder coat them as well. How about $15 +SH
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Put me down for one if you make them. I'd prefer anodized, but powder-coated is fine too - satin black if possible. Thanks!
PS - How about a little accent near the taper - perhaps a groove or two, just to make it visually a bit more interesting? I'm thinking something SUBTLE, like a few MM deep and wide. Don't know how much that would affect your production costs/time though... just an idea.
PS - How about a little accent near the taper - perhaps a groove or two, just to make it visually a bit more interesting? I'm thinking something SUBTLE, like a few MM deep and wide. Don't know how much that would affect your production costs/time though... just an idea.
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Put me down for one if you make them. I'd prefer anodized, but powder-coated is fine too - satin black if possible. Thanks!
PS - How about a little accent near the taper - perhaps a groove or two, just to make it visually a bit more interesting? I'm thinking something SUBTLE, like a few MM deep and wide. Don't know how much that would affect your production costs/time though... just an idea.
PS - How about a little accent near the taper - perhaps a groove or two, just to make it visually a bit more interesting? I'm thinking something SUBTLE, like a few MM deep and wide. Don't know how much that would affect your production costs/time though... just an idea.
I was thinking satin black, and then some grooves with red on the inside of the grooves.
I too have the material to make many.
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I'd not want any interior color in the grooves - just the actual marks. I agree it's super-easy to go from "elegant" to "eye-watering" with additions, and the thing that makes this design work it its simplicity IMHO.
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Satin black please.Let me know how to pay.
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I'd like one!
I'm in as well. Please let me know how to send payment, etc.
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Wow I didn't think there would be this much interest. This weekend I will make 5 more maybe 10 if I find time. I will powder coat 1 take pics so you can decide if it looks good enough. I will also get a quote for anodizing.
ImagX, A few grooves is no problem. How many? rounded or square? How close together?
informal list so far,
1. ImagX
2. XsproutX
3. thulchatt
4. iblack
BTW this is for a R53 1st gen MINI. Payment will be paypal
Thanks,
Kyle M.
ImagX, A few grooves is no problem. How many? rounded or square? How close together?
informal list so far,
1. ImagX
2. XsproutX
3. thulchatt
4. iblack
BTW this is for a R53 1st gen MINI. Payment will be paypal
Thanks,
Kyle M.
Just be careful that you know who you're selling to. 
I say this because someone is liable to take your design and badge it as their own. Be sure to steer clear of selling to folks with the names Sean, Carol, Deiter, Palo, or Sir Patrick; these could all be aliases though. 
BTW, nice job!
I say this because someone is liable to take your design and badge it as their own. Be sure to steer clear of selling to folks with the names Sean, Carol, Deiter, Palo, or Sir Patrick; these could all be aliases though. BTW, nice job!
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PS - I'll be traveling for work starting today but I'll be back Friday and I'll be checking on and off, so just let me know wher eto send money and I'll Paypal you. Thanks!!
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Update
If you all are still interested I have 5 antennas made, but uncoated. I will try to powder coat them by Wednesday. If you just want them painted or raw aluminum I can mail them Wednesday. The powder coat is flat black it's a good match to the antenna base.
Kyle.
Kyle.