{"id":88457,"date":"2023-08-01T01:49:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T08:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=88457"},"modified":"2023-11-04T01:17:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T08:17:27","slug":"antenna-on-a-car-function-history-and-other-interesting-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/antenna-on-a-car-function-history-and-other-interesting-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Antenna on a Car: Function, History, and Other Interesting Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_d9b0d4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_d9b0d4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_d9b0d4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_d9b0d4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_d9b0d4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_d9b0d4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_d9b0d4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_d9b0d4-a2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_d9b0d4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_d9b0d4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_d9b0d4-a2 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-1633b3  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-7dc526\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f22057-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f22057-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f22057-b1\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f22057-b1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f22057-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f22057-b1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f22057-b1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f22057-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f22057-b1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_f22057-b1 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f22057-b1\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The primary role of a car antenna is to catch radio signals to allow you to listen to the radio while you&rsquo;re driving.<\/li><li>Back in the 1930s, a car&rsquo;s radio antenna was incorporated into the radio body instead of being positioned on the outside of the vehicle because most radio stations were on the AM band.<\/li><li>When radio waves go through your antenna, a small electric current is produced in the metal rod before a wire carries this current to your car&rsquo;s radio receiver, which separates these waves to allow you to tune in to your chosen radio station.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Automotive antennas have been around for a long time now. But have you ever wondered how they work? Here are some interesting facts about car antennas you might want to know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Antenna on a Car For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary role of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/antenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"car antenna\">car antenna<\/a> is to catch radio signals to allow you to listen to the radio while you&rsquo;re driving. In modern vehicles, it can also be used for modern features like GPS and Wi-Fi. In a nutshell, this antenna allows your car to receive uninterrupted wireless signals and radio waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/different-car-antenna-types-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"different car antenna types\" class=\"wp-image-88467\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/different-car-antenna-types-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/different-car-antenna-types-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/different-car-antenna-types-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/different-car-antenna-types-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/different-car-antenna-types-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/different-car-antenna-types-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/different-car-antenna-types-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/different-car-antenna-types.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>In a nutshell, an antenna allows your car to receive uninterrupted wireless signals and radio waves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Brief History of Car Radio Antennas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in the 1930s, a car&rsquo;s radio antenna was incorporated into the radio body instead of being positioned on the outside of the vehicle. That&rsquo;s because most radio stations during that time were in the AM band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 1940s, FM radio stations became popular. With this development, automakers had to equip their vehicles with a whip antenna. This antenna is simply a straight but flexible wire that&rsquo;s made of steel or alloy. At the time, there wasn&rsquo;t a standard location for car antennas. If you look back on vehicles manufactured during these times, the car antenna is usually mounted in different locations depending on the automaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As years went by, automakers developed more ways to make their vehicle antennas more advanced and streamlined. General Motors (GM), for instance, developed windshield antennas in the 1970s. Small wires were incorporated into the windshield to provide radio reception. Although this idea was creative and innovative, its high repair costs made it unpopular.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_98750a-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_98750a-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_98750a-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_98750a-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_98750a-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_98750a-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_98750a-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_98750a-86{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_98750a-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_5f533e-83.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_5f533e-83 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_5f533e-83 figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image_5f533e-83 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_5f533e-83 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_5f533e-83 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_5f533e-83\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_70f488-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_70f488-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_70f488-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_70f488-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_70f488-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_70f488-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_70f488-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_70f488-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_70f488-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_70f488-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_70f488-fa pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nMore recently, Ford Crown Victorias have the radio antenna integrated into the rear windshield glass.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-rust-on-a-car-the-easy-way\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u7ca7f53eadeef2feecb539116ddb6c6f\"><style> .u7ca7f53eadeef2feecb539116ddb6c6f { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u7ca7f53eadeef2feecb539116ddb6c6f:active, .u7ca7f53eadeef2feecb539116ddb6c6f:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u7ca7f53eadeef2feecb539116ddb6c6f { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u7ca7f53eadeef2feecb539116ddb6c6f .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u7ca7f53eadeef2feecb539116ddb6c6f .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u7ca7f53eadeef2feecb539116ddb6c6f:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">How to Stop Rust on a Car (The Easy Way)<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn&rsquo;t until the 1980s that they standardized where and how an antenna should look. Antennas during this decade mostly looked like metal poles. Fast forward to the 21st century, modern car antennas still follow the same principle as automakers did in the past. Only this time, they&rsquo;re more compact and stylish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Car Antennas Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your local radio station sends signals through a transmitter. Your car&rsquo;s antenna picks up this signal and converts it into an electric signal. When radio waves go through your antenna, a small electric current is produced in the metal rod. A wire then carries this current to your car&rsquo;s radio. Your car&rsquo;s radio receiver then separates these waves to allow you to tune in to the radio station of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about those fluted spirals?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/fluted-spiral-for-car-whip-antenna-1024x546.jpg\" alt=\"fluted spiral for car whip antenna\" class=\"wp-image-93022\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/fluted-spiral-for-car-whip-antenna-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/fluted-spiral-for-car-whip-antenna-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/fluted-spiral-for-car-whip-antenna-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/fluted-spiral-for-car-whip-antenna-150x80.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/fluted-spiral-for-car-whip-antenna.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A fluted spiral for a car whip antenna | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may or may not have noticed that just about all car whip antennas, no matter what the length or shape, will have fluted spirals all the way from the bottom to the top. This is to prevent the antenna from causing wind noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the Length of an Antenna Matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, longer car antennas can receive a wider range of radio signals compared to shorter antennas. But in modern times, it matters less. In fact, modern car antennas are shorter and more compact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An antenna should be around 10 feet if the signal is around 100 MHz. However, it&rsquo;s not feasible for a car antenna to be that tall. The standard antenna size is only 2.34 feet or 31 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technological innovations paved the way for shorter frequency wavelengths, so it&rsquo;s no longer necessary for an antenna to be long just to be able to get a signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Pickup Trucks Use Long Antennas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most pickup trucks are used and driven in rural areas where it&rsquo;s much easier to get a signal using a longer antenna. A long whip antenna can offer a large range of radio signals compared to shorter ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some trucks even use two antennas located on each side of the cargo. These make it possible for a truck to receive more radio signals, even in an area where radio signal is extremely low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a Standard Antenna Pickup HD Radio Broadcast?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can catch the signals from an HD radio broadcast because these signals are still based on AM and FM bands. Although HD broadcasting can use a different type of radio, how it receives signals through the antenna still works the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take note, however, that satellite radio signals can&rsquo;t be picked up by a standard antenna. A specialized antenna is used to pick up satellite radio frequencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&rsquo;s In a Shark Fin Antenna?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are typically different antennas integrated into a modern shark fin antenna. One antenna is used for cellular signals, while another is used to receive signals from satellite radio. 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