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04-01-2007, 02:03 PM
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Friends: 22 |  This is my install of the Shark Fin Antenna bought at the PriusChat Shop. Installation was easy and the end result looks perfect. This is what Toyota should have put on the car in the first place. I dont know how bad reception will be because I never use the radio. I always listen to my MP3 player and when I get my PC installed I will be listing to MP3s via the PC. I bought the shark fin antenna purely for the looks. I created this topic just for my reference but feel free to comment.    
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Friends: 0 | looks good man, i need to get one! |
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04-01-2007, 02:35 PM
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Friends: 0 | I would love to read some feedback on reception strength at some point. I largely listen to CDs but throw the radio on for a change of pace. It's rather hilly around here, so I would hate to lose signal for looks. But damn...they do look nice. |
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Friends: 0 | <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(just_marci @ Apr 1 2007, 11:35 AM) [snapback]416050[/snapback]</div> Quote:
Largely it depends on the radio frequency and signal strength. One person may say they have no problems, while someone in another area has lost their favorite station. | |
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04-01-2007, 11:01 PM
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Friends: 0 | I noticed a huge drop of reception with the shark fin antenna. Sometimes when I go under a bridge or overpass, it gets real distorted... oh well.. atleast it looks good  |
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04-01-2007, 11:54 PM
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04-02-2007, 01:13 AM
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Friends: 0 | Mine looks and works fine. I did notice a slight decline in reception on the weaker stations however. I'll post some pictures tomorrow  Lee |
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04-02-2007, 06:21 AM
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Yeah, that thread popped up down there under "similar topics". (Handy feature, that.) I may take a chance on one since I don't do a lot of distance driving. I think most of the stations I listen to would have a strong enough signal to overcome any degradation from the fin. | |
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04-03-2007, 12:04 AM
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