Universal Window-mount Antenna
Crutchfield customer from Deerfield, OH on 2/7/2021
2005 Chevrolet Malibu
I had my doubts but went ahead and purchased this antenna. It did have mostly good reviews. I mounted it on the windshield above the rear view mirror. I'm getting good FM reception from stations 35 and 45 miles away. Hid the power wires for the built in amplifier and coax under the front edge of the head liner and the A pillar trim. After removing one screw the trim can be pried off. Not a hard install at all.
Pros: Good reception.
Cons: Had to splice a wire onto the ground wire to reach a body bolt for a ground. No big deal but the antenna should have come with a longer ground wire.
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Good Antenna
Crutchfield customer from Weymouth, MA on 9/5/2020
2012 Jeep Liberty
Major improvement over the antenna I had( Not quite as good as factory antenna with factory radio) Mine would not pick up AM without power wire connected. Others say they had different results.
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Crutchfield customer from Watseka, IL on 8/17/2020
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Big improvement over stock antenna
Paul from Danielson, CT on 6/12/2020
If you have purchased this antenna you are most likely to install it yourself. Be aware going into it that you'll have to extend the ground wire. Check your stations before you begin to find out how many come in clearly. Pull out the existing stereo, run a piece of wire down to wrap around the antenna wire to pull up through the radio opening. Connect the antenna to the radio, connect the 12volt wire and put the radio back in place. Remove the pillar molding and run the antenna cable up the pillar and adhere the antenna to the top of the windshield (Clean the area first). Add a length of ground wire to the antenna ground wire. Install a round connector to the other end of your ground wire. Tuck the wire and cable under your headliner. Tape the wires to the body and tape the ground wire in place to secure using the pillar bolt. Install the pillar and bolts. Make sure the top bolt goes through the ground connector. Check your stations and enjoy the improvement.
Pros: Many more stations to choose from
Cons: A little work is needed to install correctly
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Better than my old, stock antenna, but still not great
Bryan from Hardy, VA on 3/25/2020
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
It definitely improved my reception some on my 2008 Subaru Impreza STI, but that's not saying much. The stock antenna was no longer pulling in much of anything (I suspect a break in the line somewhere). I can now get several of the local stations but I still don't have anything close to the reception my wife has with her stock antenna in her 2010 Subaru Forester.
Pros: Better reception
Cons: Still not great reception
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Quick fix
Crutchfield customer from Malvern, PA on 3/16/2020
2006 Subaru Outback
Installed this along with a new head unit in my Subaru Outback wagon, as the factory antenna is the kind that is etched onto the rear window glass and had essentially stopped working. This was a much less expensive and easier solution than replacing (or trying to repair) the factory antenna. Works like a champ.
Pros: Inexpensive Flexible installation options
Cons: So directions/specs for power requirements
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Crutchfield customer from Christiansted, VI on 11/26/2019
Crutchfield products and service are the best.
Pros: Awesome reception
Cons: None
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Universal Window-mount Antenna
Crutchfield customer from Nevada, TX on 11/3/2019
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Universal Window-mount Antenna
Crutchfield customer from Blanchester, OH on 6/5/2019
Did not work for my radio/car
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Crutchfield customer from Huntsville, AL on 5/5/2019
1999 Toyota Avalon
The antenna is a 4 star improved the pickup slightly over the oem but Crutchfield is a 5 star company. Fair prices. Quality products and fantastic service after the sale
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Works if you install it right
Chris from Portland on 9/11/2018
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
Works very well. Ground wire is short. But long enough in a very limited number of places. I put mine under the roof panel at the very top of my windshield. Then hooked the ground wire right to the screws to the visors. This only improved reception a small amount till I put it at the top of my window. Anywhere lower didnt help much at all. Helps a lot higher up.
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Tim from Leon, WV on 9/2/2018
1978 Chevrolet C Series
Average at best ground cable way to short
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Cons: Ground cable way too short
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Universal Window-mount Antenna
Christopher from Warrenville, IL on 7/31/2018
2003 Hyundai Sonata
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Universal Window-mount Antenna
Bob from Chicopee, MA on 6/11/2018
2010 Ford Ranger
Does what it is intended for. Easy to install.
Pros: Ease of installation
Cons: Bright led light on unit. If installed on windshield in front of driver, it can be irritating.
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Almost no reception
Richard from FL on 3/27/2018
radio reception is lousy. I had a different brand on my last cart and it worked great. I could pick up stations others couldn't with a regular antenna. Not this one. The stations it does receive are still poor with static.
Pros: It looks the same a other similar quality units do.
Cons: It couldn't pick up a good signal if I were next to the radio station
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Crutchfield customer from Lakewood, CA on 3/25/2018
1996 Toyota 4Runner
Very nice reception. I placed it on top of my windshield.
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Crutchfield customer from Phoenix, AZ on 1/31/2018
Performs as advertised. Installation is as one would expect for a mounting on the inside between the mirror and windshield. Wiring was done by removing moldings and reinstalling.
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Crutchfield customer from Big Horn, WY on 1/15/2018
2000 Honda CRV
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Crutchfield customer from Muskegon, MI on 8/27/2017
2014 GMC Terrain
Not the best reception in my area, was east to install.
Pros: barely visible when installed in the windshield.
Cons: poor reception
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My second one, works great.
James from west Texas on 5/23/2017
2000 Subaru Impreza RS
Easy to install, and product works as advertised. I tested it two ways, one with the antenna jack connected but the 12V+ wire disconnected and then with both the antenna and the 12V+ connected. The antenna definitely needs power to function properly. Signal seemed good. I had one of these I bought about 10 years ago, but let it go when I sold that car. It worked good all those years but eventually I noticed the red LED indicating 12V+ hookup would no longer illuminate. I was still getting reception so I think that the indicator LED may have burned out in that model even though the antenna still functioned. Hoping to get similar lifespan out of this new one.
Pros: Works as advertised, good for eliminating or shaving the factory antenna.
Cons: Feels a little bit cheaply constructed.
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works great on my tractor!!
DDC from Union Dale, PA on 9/27/2016
Great Antenna! Easy install works great on my tractor, i ordered a second one for another tractor.
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Crutchfield customer from Glide, OR on 9/12/2016
The antenna came promptly. I soldered a lead to the braid to extend the ground wire. The installation was easy. I covered the wire with some loom where exposed. The reception was far improved from my original antenna. I used the power connect to the electric antenna output of my radio. As recommended in other comments I used additional glue to make it stick to the windshield.
Pros: Good reception.
Cons: AM is not as strong as FM.
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Very effective, and a great value!
Phil from Elizabeth, NJ on 8/8/2016
2006 Hyundai Azera
I bought a lower milage 2006 Hyundai Azera for my wife in June of 2015. My wife doesn't listen to music (ever!), but she loves AM talk radio. From day one, we had no AM reception from the factory AM/FM/CD player, and almost no FM reception. We live in New Jersey and every other car we've owned got pretty good radio reception, including my 2003 Subaru Outback, which like the Azera, has a window-embedded antenna. First I had my installer replace the factory antenna signal amplifier, with no improvement. Then I ordered a new head unit, a Pioneer with HD radio, figuring that would fix the issue. Still no improvement in reception, and we got almost no HD radio reception. Before I gave up, I decided to try this little $20 window-mount antenna. Voila! Reception is now much better, and that applies to Am, FM and HD radio. My installer did a nice neat job, placing the antenna at the very top of the front windshield. We now get all the New York and local New Jersey stations, some in HD, some regular OTA. Problem solved for under $60, including installation. After a year of trying to fix this, no more whining about the reception from the wife. Hurray! Highly recommended.
Pros: Huge improvement in AM, FM and HD radio reception.
Cons: It is not invisible, although at the very top of the windshield, it is unobtrusive.
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Very good replacement
Bill H. from Cartersville, GA on 5/16/2016
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
This Antenna works about ( pulling in good reception ), 85/90% on FM and about 60% on AM , this will also be based on your location. over all I like it , and the price is not bad.
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: Ground wire to short
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It's not great
Salikeitis from Billerica, MA on 4/24/2016
2011 Harley-Davidson Street Glide
I had a stubby antenna on back of fender that I wanted to get rid of to have a clean look. I bought the power antenna to hide in the fairing. After installing it I tested it and found it doesn't work as good as the regular antenna that isn't powered. I dont think it being powered does much for reception.
Pros: Easy to hide
Cons: Not powerful and does not work as well as a regular antenna.
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Just OK
CTurner from pompano beach, FL on 3/27/2016
2004 Chevrolet Venture
Factory antenna broke off. Installed window antenna for automatic car washes. Better than nothing. Noticed no improvement when unit is powered on.
Pros: Low price. Low profile. Long cable.
Cons: Will not pick up weaker stations.
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frank from Kansas on 12/29/2015
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Crutchfield customer from Huntsville, AL on 9/1/2015
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
I was in need of an affordable replacement for a malfunctioning in-glass antenna on a 2003 Grand Marquis. I purchased this window-mount antenna with high hopes based on the numerous positive reviews. The system was pretty simple to install. As others have said, the only real issue is that the ground wire is very short and had to be extended in order to reach a ground point. I mounted the antenna in an open location on the upper windshield. Unfortunately, the reception has been very poor. I live in town with many stations and NONE of them come in clear. Some are clearer than others, but all fade in and out. Overall, the FM reception is only slightly better than the broken in-glass one. Also, there is absolutely no AM reception whatsoever. VERY disappointing! Think twice before wasting money and time on this unit.
Pros: Simple install, price
Cons: VERY poor reception!
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Bob from Orange County ca on 8/26/2015
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
1967 el Camino with high performance engine ignition created no reception with stock antenna.
Pros: Easy to install. Improved reception over original as I placed it at bottom of rear window. Ordered extension cable as cable was to short.
Cons: Not as good reception as new cars have but at least now I have radio.
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Crutchfield customer from Connecticut on 4/28/2015
2014 Ford F-150 XLT
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Antenna Replacement
Kent from Kentucky on 4/20/2015
Antenna works great, picking up all stations on AM & FM. Installation not difficult if you have basic knowledge. Support helped with radio wire harness to identify hot wire, but had to go to friend with meter to find ground in mirror wires to connect ground.
Pros: easy to install, picks up great, support staff helpful
Cons: ground wire should be part of antenna wire harness
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Poor design
Everett from Virginia on 3/29/2015
1992 Lexus ES300
The ground wire on this antenna is a short braided tin wire. If you don't have a close grounding point then you need to figure out how to extend ground wire to grounding point. Not straight forward with braided wire. This is a critical design flaw.
Pros: cleaver antenna if you can properly install
Cons: no installation instructions Poor ground design Adhesive strip is inadequate
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Classic Auto from Nv on 12/15/2014
1996 Ford Ranger
Works great, make sure to hook up positive and negative leads.
Pros: Price, and ease of install.
Cons: No instructions, you have to know to hook up negative lead by experience.
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Universal Window-mount Antenna
Crutchfield customer from Jacksboro, TN on 11/8/2014
2001 Toyota RAV4
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good antenna
Crutchfield customer from Crocker mo on 10/14/2014
I used this in a side by side and seem to get all the channels I get in my truck. Works great. I mounted it to the bottom of the winshield and you don't even notice it. I have had to physically show people that its there
Pros: Easy to hide small in size don't have to drill any holes easy to install
Cons: The double sided tape don't work. After it fell off I scrape it off the antenna and used some rear view mirror glue and glued it to the winshield
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Nice Replacement ...
Steven from Irving, Texas on 10/7/2014
2001 Ford Econoline
Ant. was easy to install and works better than the factory ant. that was ripped off by the car wash. No Need to worry about that any more. Ant is mounted on the windscreen on the passengers side. We took the extra measure to dab a little gorilla "super" glue on each of the sticky points, to make sure it didn't fall off. No worries any longer.
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Improves reception; no instructions
Jeff J. from Rahway, NJ on 10/3/2014
2000 Nissan Frontier
Installation was a bit complex in my 2000 Nissan Frontier that had a broken factory antenna, only because the antenna ships without instructions. The antenna cable is inserted into the receiver's antenna jack and the 12V cable should be connected to the wire that feeds the power antenna (I think it was blue/white on my receiver). The antenna is attractive and works well for both AM & FM stations. During hot weather the glue that holds the antenna to my windshield sometimes gets soft and the antenna falls from the window....not a big deal.
Pros: Attractive design, pulls in radio stations.
Cons: No instructions, so installation is confusing.
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Don't bother
Joe E from Oswego, IL on 9/28/2014
This antenna is worthless. It was installed into my '87 Monte Carlo SS and couldn't pick up anything. I attached only the original/ stock antenna base (no antenna wire of any type) and got 100% better results. You get what you pay for...lesson learned.
Pros: Can be dropped off at the local recycling center.
Cons: Not even worth the hassle to return it.
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Used on Motorcycle
Rick from Birch Run, MI on 9/7/2014
2011 Harley-Davidson Street Glide
Installed on a 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide. Works Great. (stuck to the inside of the outer faring)
Pros: Easy to install, (Eliminated rear antenna on Bike so Removable Tour Pak can be installed)
Cons: The instructions shipped for install on my bike were for a radio, not the antenna (but it's pretty simple)
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Window antenna
Crutchfield customer from Apex NC 27502 on 9/3/2014
Works great even without using 12 volt connection
Pros: Easy install
Cons: None
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Joe from Lancaster, Pa on 8/5/2014
I read some reviews were people really slammed these things. I was hesitant to try one but I already shaved the power antenna from the car. I got it, wired it up with the remote wire or key on wire and WAMO! I'm pulling in all the stations I want and more! It plugged into the factory cable that the pwr ant used and I just poked a hole in the package tray to feed the wires down into the trunk. Find a ground for the short braided lead or add a longer wire if needed and you're in business.
Pros: Affordable alternative to fixing or replacing a crappy power antenna and it works better too! Ideal for a custom car or maybe even a motorcycle. Make your connections clean and tight and off you go.
Cons: It did come off the glass already, two sided tape on the unit out of the box. I dont care, its laying against the back glass on the package tray. I didn't prep the glass either and now that I think about it ,the glass has tint film on it so...
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The Best
Colonel from Alabaster, AL on 7/26/2014
1954 Ford F Series
We have an upholstery shop that does stealth audio installs not to detract from the interior. This is the only antenna (including factory) that could pick up stations inside the shop. The double sided tape needs better adhesive.
Pros: Works great Long cable Virtually unnoticeable
Cons: Double sided tape lets loose when it gets hot
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Good sound, good looks
Farmer from Montana on 7/6/2014
1999 Chevrolet Silverado
Easy to use, easy to install. Does what it should. I like the ability to choose the led color for the display.
Pros: Ease of installation and use. Display.
Cons: Radio reception could be better.
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Ray from San ANTONIO, TX on 6/20/2014
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Almost invisible
Robert M from Port Orchard Wa on 5/31/2014
Gives your car a cleaner look.
Pros: Easy installation, Price, small footprint
Cons: Glue, can't pick up as many HD stations.
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Nice updgrade
Ron from Brunswick Ga on 5/3/2014
1994 Mazda 626
I live in a small town in between two large metropolitan areas. This really limits my radio station choices. After installing this antenna, I was able to receive more stations than ever before. I will be purchasing another for one of my other cars.
Pros: Awesome reception.
Cons: No instructions.
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Very Nice
Alex from Minneapolis, MN on 4/15/2014
1985 Volkswagen Jetta
Great sound at a better price. They look cool too. you can get better speakers but for how cheap they are
Pros: Cheap
Cons: Not
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nice upgrade
treya3 from McKinney, TX on 3/18/2014
2004 Honda Civic
Antenna provides better reception than the factory antenna before it broke.
Pros: Excellent reception
Cons: adhesive included is already losing its stickiness
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David from San Jose CA on 3/6/2014
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
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good antenna
Crutchfield customer from Louisiana on 2/25/2014
2013 Jeep Wrangler
Not a bad antenna for the price, not as good as stock, but decent for the price.
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Crutchfield customer from cleveland ohio on 1/20/2014
2012 Ford E Series
a piece of junk does not have half the range of original.
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Great reception!
Patrick from Fairfield, CA on 12/28/2013
2006 Ford Mustang
I had no idea there were that many radio stations in my area. I used. An idea from a review posted here, and hid the antennae behind the plastic trim piece on the a pillar. The antennae works better than the one I had in there. Don't know about stock, bought the car without an antennae. Well worth the price!
Pros: Easy install, great reception.
Cons: None
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great product
attickt from manassas,va on 12/25/2013
2004 Ford F-150
i purchased this antenna to replace the 21" "big stick" antenna that i had got from another site a few months back, it sadly got ripped off my truck by a few evergreen branches my neighbors refuse to trim out of the private drive we live off of. installation is pretty straight forward except for the fact that there are no directions and it took me a few mins to figure out the black cable needed to be spliced to my radio power supply ( good thing I'm electrician right?). i was not fond of how short the ground cable was and the fact that i needed to drill a hole near my roof in my 2004 ford f150 to ground it. other than the little rd light that shines down from the center of the antenna installing it near the head board makes it almost unnoticeable, all together worth it and works great...easy to conceal and won't get ripped out or damaged like my last two exterior mounted antennas however i wouldn't take the term "amplified" to seriously its not exactly a satellite reception... but works exceptionally well it would also be nice if the product came with or Crutchfield designed block off plates for the OEM antenna mount. and last but not least the adhesive strips supplied did not hold the antenna to the windshield more than a week....
Pros: easy to install, concealable, best bang for your buck,secure and discreet.
Cons: red LED is bright, ground wire is short, mounting is a bit limited, no directions, supplied adhesive does not last/ is weak.
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Good value
Crutchfield customer from Archie mo on 11/4/2013
2008 Toyota Tacoma
Not bad for the price I put it at top of winshield for hopefully best possible reception it actually improved am more than fm wich I thought was strange but I guess each application may produce differnt results depending on were you live and install location. It didn't make it as good as factory like some reviews but I wasn't expecting that from any hidden antenna but I would buy again
Pros: Price, fairly easy to hide, indicater light when powered on
Cons: Plug isn't as tight as it could be when plugged into stereo
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Works Great
Crutchfield customer from Dayton, Oh on 10/19/2013
2005 Scion xB
I purchased this after my aftermarket receiver did not pick up stations very well. Once I installed this I was amazed how well it works, I have better reception then the stock setup and like the low profile look mounted above my rear view mirror. Be prepared to glue the antenna up after it falls down a few times.
Pros: Works great and picks up more stations than a stock antenna.
Cons: Needs better directions for install and better adhesive to stay put once mounted.
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MSC from WA on 10/15/2013
Pretty straight forward install but lacked instructions. Decided to use best judgment on wiring since there were no instructions to confirm thoughts. Manufacturer website was no help either which is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars
Pros: easy install, great reception
Cons: self adhesive tape doesn't last long & no instructions for wiring
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Wayne B. from Camas, Wa. on 9/2/2013
I did not know what to expect and was surprised. It was recommended after describing what was needed. Thank you Crutchfield.
Pros: Easy to install and it work really well.
Cons: none
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mrblunt from at my desk on 9/2/2013
1994 Mazda B Series
works as well as the oem antenna that someone broke off,, hid it under the window post cover,,,another great 2 day shipment form Crutchfield 2 thumbs up
Pros: all
Cons: non
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Fair
Crutchfield customer from Hickory, NC on 8/22/2013
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
It is a nice antenna, but I get a good amount of static. Had to glue to window.
Pros: Well built.
Cons: Static. Bad adhesive. Had to glue.
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Great
TheKid22 from Pittsburgh on 8/1/2013
1996 Jeep Cherokee
Great antenna miles about stock antenna picks up hd radio perfect
Pros: Price reception size
Cons:
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Jeff from Saginaw, TX on 7/7/2013
I have a 97 BMW 740iL and it has the antenna built into the rear window. It never had great reception even with the factory radio. I replaced the radio with a Kenwood recently and the reception got worse. So I decided to get this window mount antenna and what a difference. Crisp, clear reception. Even better then the factory setup. Couldn't be happier.
Pros: Clear reception and easy install.
Cons: The 2-sided tape on the ends didn't stick for long but no big deal.
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Works great, inexpensive
Steve from Missouri on 7/4/2013
2001 Honda Civic EX
The factory antenna on my '01 Civic quit working and this antenna provided an inexpensive, easy solution. Reception for both AM and FM is very good. Installation was simple.
Pros: Inexpensive, easy to install
Cons: When the windshield gets very hot, the antenna does not want to stick, but so far have been able to reapply without a problem.
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Universal Window Mount Powered Antenna
daspazz from Conroe, Tx on 6/24/2013
The antenna works great as an addition to a system with an old or failing antenna. I did have to make sure the unit was grounded properly and that it was getting power from a switchable source, like the power wire for the new radio. Once I made those adjustment the unit worked as expected. The unit comes with pre-applied adhesive strips and a scrapper and alcohol pad for pre cleaning the installation area. My only complaint is that the adhesive fails over time and then the antenna hangs down loose from the window and the only thing holding it up now is my headliner. You would think that if something is going to be applied to a potential problem spot like a "hot" window, the adhesive would be much better than it is. At some point I will be re-appling some type of adhesive that will hopefully work better.
Pros: Easy to install and does add better reception to my car audio system
Cons: Poor adhesive that will not last once the Texas Sun starts to work on the installation location (interior of front windshield)
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Did not work
Greg from Cleveland, Ohio on 5/24/2013
1998 Honda Accord
I drive a 98 Honda Accord. The original antenna cable was damaged so I bought this antenna instead of pulling up carpeting, the rear seat, and the headliner to replace the cable. This antenna did not improve my reception one iota.
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: No directions with antenna. Reception did not improve.
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Simple Setup/Decent Signal
JoshS from Marietta, GA on 4/8/2013
1993 Infiniti J30
Pretty easy to install and straight forward to setup. Set this up on my 87 BMW 325i and installing on my 93 Infiniti J30 soon. Used same ground point as the sunroof motor ground and ran cable under headliner and through a-pillar. Wired the power for the antenna to the ignition wire that powers my aftermarket head unit as well. Signal seemed good in and out of parking decks etc. Mounted the antenna to the front glass right in front of the rear view mirror so it is somewhat hidden.
Pros: Simple and Effective. Have seen other people say it does not work but I have not had an issue with. Have been using for 7 months now.
Cons: Non. Crutchfield even includes instructions for the product which is vehicle specific and wiring is a no-brainer.
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Disappointed
Thomas from Vadnais Heights, MN on 3/25/2013
2006 GMC Sierra 2500/3500
No installation directions were enclosed, so I am just "winging it" on the installation. Reception is a little better than without any anntena.
Pros: Cheap
Cons: No installation instructions; poor reception
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no good
alpinefreak from Illinois on 3/19/2013
1997 Ford Explorer
Stopped working in less than 1 week.
Pros: Easy install.
Cons: For the short time it worked, signal was not as good as I thought of would be. And it stopped working in less than 6 days.
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Great Antenna
Jr from Holden Beach NC on 3/5/2013
Unbelievable reception. If this antenna had not worked I was going to have to spend several hundred dollars to have Factory antenna replaced. I have a DashMat on my dash & this works great under it. Cannot see the antenna.
Pros: 100% great
Cons: No cons
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Nice Antenna
Dave from Channahon, Il on 2/23/2013
Great antenna yo hide inside my fairing on the motorcycle. Good reception with the power antenna.
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Terrible
Crutchfield customer from Massapequa Park, NY on 2/15/2013
2011 Jeep Liberty
This did not work in my situation. It is mostly because the cables are to short. Not enough leeway to mount it where you need to.
Pros: None
Cons: Didn't work, Ground cable to short.
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Pretty Good, Mostly Excellent
Vmiandy from Colorado on 2/15/2013
2002 Toyota Avalon
Straight forward install. Better than factory antenna. I live 25 miles out of town in the mountains and am able to tune HD stations. However, antenna has definitive limits. When reception threshold limit is met, totally lose station. In and around town works great. An big improvement over factory window antenna. Some AM reception noises I'm still trying to work out. Only happens when signal strength starts to weaken. Factory antenna seemed to do better on AM.
Pros: Easy install,
Cons: Short cord length, poor printed directions
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Great Antenna
mario from miami fl on 2/8/2013
2001 Honda Civic EX
bought antenna to replace window antenna in 2001 honda civic quick install great reception in my hd receiver great product day and night diffrence with factory antenna
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Hidden Away!!
RBoyd from Spokane Wa on 6/27/2012
I have it mounted inside a Motorcycle fairing. Sound on stereo never fades and no static. Simple hook and does not have to show. Although it you did need to surface mount it is compact enough to not atract too much attention. Works Great!
Pros: No issue with signal or hook up
Cons: none
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Works beautifully, HD radio works perfectly.
Selcuk from Brooklyn, NY on 6/7/2012
1997 Ford Explorer
Very easy to install, installed on a 1997 Ford Explorer, and it was a breeze. I have an aftermarket head-unit that supports HD radio as well. The stock antenna that came with the vehicle was stolen, brought this after reading reviews, and it works perfect! Picks up AM stations in HD, FM in HD, everything works perfectly fine. Just installed it behind the compass/temperature display and stuck it on the windshield. The 12v wire attached to the accessory line so when the radio turns on or you turn the key to the accessory setting, this will come on as well. No instructions come with the item, but it's easy for 2nd generation Ford Explorers 1995-2000 are the same so it should work. Run the wires from the antenna and push to hide them under the roof where the carpeting is, then down the the C pillar, pull one of the plastic covers from the passenger side right next to the door, underneath the glovebox, open the glovebox wide, underneath the glovebox shove the wires, grab the wires from the glovebox, and then transfer over to where the headunit is and then voila! install and done. My instructions are vague but hiding the wires are easy. For ground, I took out a screwdriver from one of the vanity mirrors on the passenger side, it is bare metal there, stuck the ground cable there (it should reach if you installed the antenna mentioned above) and then screw back the vanity mirror and thats it.
Pros: AM and FM HD signals are strong in a big city with huge big buildings.
Cons: None
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No reception at all
Crutchfield customer from Chicago on 6/3/2012
I ordered this with the hope of it replacing the antenna in my Honda Pilot. I got no reception-just static and his. Tried two-same result
Pros: Nothing
Cons: No reception at all
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Great
James from Puerto Rico on 4/11/2012
Have one in my boat and know in my old 1088 car. On the boat it tuned in 60 % more chanels. Great product for poor reception areas or as in Puerto Rico, moutainous areas.
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Solved The Problem
EricM from Germantown, MD on 9/17/2011
This product works like a champ. I accidentally ripped the mast off of my my car in such a way that the the whole antenna needed to be replaced. The geniuses who designed the car made replacing the existing fender mount antenna involve removing a tire and part of the wheel well. When I saw this solution i was skeptical yet hopeful. I couldn't be happier with the result so far, it was easy to install and gets good reception Note to the folks at Crutchfield, the plastic prying tool is for hiding the wires under the interior trim. Ps you have to hook up the power wire or it won't work. It sounds like that is the problem the other reviewer was having.
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Wow - it actually works!
Art from Richmond, VA on 8/24/2011
OK, so I bought this for my boat stereo, which came with a very basic wire antenna which wasn't much use. I installed it today, and I just tucked the antenna up under the console headliner. Low and behold - it works great! At first, I just had the antenna hooked up, but the 12 volt power and ground wires were not connected, and I got virtually no reception. But as soon as I connected the power and a good ground, it picked up all of my local channels very well. If you hook it up correctly, I'm confident it will work well for you.
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Exelent product
Sergio from New York, NY on 9/30/2009
If it work on AM dial on the heart of Manhattan (The jungle) it works everywhere. I give 100 points
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As good as a mast
alex from Phoenix on 5/15/2009
2002 Chrysler 300M
Looking at the others reviews of this antenna, they're all over the map. I can only assume that they didn't realize that this is an active antenna and must have +12 and ground hooked up. Anyway, bought this to replace the rear window antenna who's reception got killed by metalized tint. Put it right above the windshield's rear view mirror, routed the wires through the pass. piller and attached power and ground. Getting reception as good as I would have w/ a external mast! Cheeze to install.
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This product does exactly what it's meant to do.
Christopher from Charleston, WV on 5/7/2009
Ensure that the small black wire is connected to the power antenna lead on your head unit, and MAKE SURE to properly ground the little silver wire. You will NOT be satisfied with the tuning ability if this antenna is not properly grounded. Now, I wouldn't buy this as strictly an "upgrade" to a working external antenna, but in my case, my antique vehicle never had an external antenna, so I picked this up and mounted it behind the rear-view mirror. It works at least equally as well as the antennas on my newer BMW and Chevy Impala, and it's nearly invisible. So if you need or want an internally mounted antenna, go for this one. Just be sure to hook it up properly!
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scion xb
aris from simi valley.CA on 10/13/2008
2005 Scion xB
if you have scion XB,don't bother.I was thingking if I put this, it will make my radio reception better.But I am wrong.So for Scion Xb owner just keep your factory antena.This Antena doesn't make any better.(change with this if your factory antena broken).Good luck.
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Cure for the window antenna blues.
Bill from Los Angeles, CA on 8/3/2008
2003 Subaru Outback
I have the same make and model receiver in my car and my wife's car. The receiver works great in my car, but it doesn't get good reception in my wife's car. What's the difference? My car has an old fashioned mast antenna. My wife's car has the newer tech window antenna. It may look better, but it sure doesn't work very well. The universal window mount antenna works better than the window antenna in my wife's car, but not as good as the mast antenna of my car. This antenna is easy to install and connect. It needs to be connected to a power supply and plugged into the receiver. I attatched it to the side of the windshield so the wires that came with the antenna were long enough to reach the receiver. It is attatched to the side of the windshield and does not affect vision at all. Reception has improved quite a bit, though the fm sensitivity of the receiver needs to be better. If you need better reception a mast antenna is your best choice, but if you have a window antenna and don't want to drill holes in your car, the universal window mount antenna is a good choice.
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Quick and Easy
John0011886 from New Port Richey, FL on 3/22/2008
2005 Ford Focus ZX4
The bolt connecting my factory antenna and the base snapped, which made it impossible to remove the bolt. Also I didnt want to replace the factory antenna base because it just made my car look stupid with the big antenna on my roof. So I ordered this antenna. It was super easy to install and I get great reception, unlike I did with the factory antenna. The only thing that wasn't great about it was the power wire is really thin, which made it hard to strip. Other than that it is a great product.
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Excellent Antenna!
Brian from Bloomington, MN on 6/6/2007
2005 Nissan Altima
I installed this in my 2005 Nissan Altima. This antenna is a GREAT improvement over the stock winshield antenna. Very easy to install. I just tapped the 12V wire into the "Accessory 12V" wire behind my aftermarket CD receiver and plugged the antenna into the receiver. Got much better reception right away. I noticed a little static here and there while driving, so I attached the silver wire to ground and now I get perfect reception!
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Bad reception, unless it's outside the car.
ryguy32789 from Chicago Suburbs on 1/2/2007
I bought this antenna to replace the broken stock motorized antenna in my Nissan 240sx. I plugged the antenna directly into the HD radio head unit and the power cable into the remote turn on lead. Reception was not very good no matter where I put the antenna; I put it on the dash, under the dash, even in a nook under the sunroof. The antenna would only pick up 1/3 of the stations, none of them clearly and none of them strong enough to pick up the HD stations. I even tried driving around the block and to an empty parking lot, and even in the wide open parking lot the reception did not improve. I relocated the antenna to the rear window and plugged it into the cable for the stock antenna. The only place I could get good reception was with the antenna outside of the car, defeating the purpose of the antenna to begin with. I tried putting the antenna on the top of the rear window, on the bottom of the rear window, on the cargo cover, and inside the drivers side quarter panel, and the reception was spotty at best in all of these places. I ended up just forcing the antenna mast out of the motor (it was stuck down) and hooking the stock antenna back up. Reception with that is perfect. I returned this antenna back to Crutchfield. I wouldnt recommend this antenna, unless you plan to mount it outside.
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Best Antenna Ever
gabe6798 from Washigton State on 12/12/2006
I purchased this antenna for my Toy Hauler trailer. I hooked it up to the stereo and just layed it in the compartment and had phenominal reception.
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Universal Window-mount Antenna
Alex from Morris County, New Jersey on 5/14/2006
2000 Nissan Altima
This item is phenomenal, and is one of the best purchases I've made from Crutchfield. First off, my car has the antenna in the windshield, not an external mast-type antenna. My fiancee has a Camry with a mast-type antenna and got significantly better reception than my Altima - even with her stock radio. I had recently purchased a Pioneer head unit and was upset when I tried to tune in some stations. I still had bad reception. So I figured it had to be my antenna. I purchased this one and installed it the same night. I tried it out the following day and was so amazed that I couldn't stop yapping to my fiancee about the improved reception. It is awesome! I can finally hear those stations again. It is difficult to say how well it will work for you, because everyone's situation is different. What I can say with confidence is - If you have a windshield type antenna for your car and you're not getting good reception then you definitely have to try this. Installation was pretty easy. The most difficult part was trying to get the plastic off the stickers to stick it on the windshield. I don't know why, but Crutchfield says this item does not fit my car, but it does. Perhaps it is because this antenna is amplified that I get great reception, rather than it being a non windshield type antenna. I'm not sure. Regardless, in my opinion it is fantastic because it allows me to listen to the radio again.
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