Old style antenna on some Bronco pics

[AK SNO RIDER]

The stupid whip antenna is just another instance of Ford being cheap. My 2010 GTI had a little shark fin and got the best radio reception out of any car I've ever driven. Whips are old tech and don't need to exist anymore.
When I picked up my RS I swapped the whip for a stubby in a gas station parking lot on the drive home.

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[6GSooner]

Is the antenna used for anything other than the radio?

What’s a “radio?”

 

[JaxGtc]

The stupid whip antenna is just another instance of Ford being cheap. My 2010 GTI had a little shark fin and got the best radio reception out of any car I've ever driven. Whips are old tech and don't need to exist anymore.
When I picked up my RS I swapped the whip for a stubby in a gas station parking lot on the drive home.

Shark fins look great on sedans. Whip style antennas are still used on lots of cars made today. I think it might be hard to find a mounting point for a shark fin on the '21. I actually like the look of the whip antenna and I think the placement is cool. As mentioned, a shorter version is an option.

 

[josephs6392]

You can use it to cook hotdogs or marshmallows over an open fire.

And, ET can use it to phone home.

 

[Austin26]

Yup, my 2014 F-150 had the exact same antenna. Anytime I ran it through a car wash, the attendant would unscrew it for me. Then I'd have to screw it back in afterwards. A couple times the attendant just left it, and it didn't affect anything though, it's really flexible.

I can attest to that lol. Our 2017 F-150 work truck's antenna was definitely slapped against a parking garage ceiling every 10 feet for six floors. Still works, no damage.

 

[noahr]

Sheesh, doesn’t almost every vehicle integrate the antenna into the glass now? This will be my first vehicle in 20 years with an antenna.

no rear glass to put it in

 

[OldGrayMare]

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[TenSeven]

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That's kind of a heist, $20 for that plug?

Find the right size bolt, a little sanding, a little paint, twist it in, done! That's what, A buck or two?

 

[Bronc-O]

That's that thing with annoying DJ's and commercials, right?

I'm surprised radio is still around and the C D player isn't.

 

[JHawk]

I see today is antenna day

Yes, aka first world problem day. Antenna length is related to the wavelength of the signal that your want to receive. I have not off-roaded but I am guessing that veterans are used to it.

 

[Amcole1984]

Am I the only one that absolutely loves the huge old school antenna? Yes it's huge, yes it flaps in the wind, yes it scrapes my garage every time I park.....but I absolutely love it. It feels so retro and rugged. Maybe it's just nostalgia for me, but then again so is my Bronco.

 

[Happy]

Without that long old school antenna how are you gonna tune in XERF or KOMA after dark?

maybe I'm a little too old school?
Hey Siri get me back to the good ole days.

 

[1st 75th ranger]

i kept my tall factory antenna for measuring
if i try and go under something and it hits lol i dont go under !

 

[jorgem31]

i kept my tall factory antenna for measuring
if i try and go under something and it hits lol i dont go under !

HA, I do the same. I even thought about getting a taller one as then I flip my top up, those little tabs stick up and hit the warning bar at my work's garage.

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