In a message dated 03/06/2008 9:19:11 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

You're  doomed to dealer price as far as I know.  The aftermarket ones  I've
seen are kind of wimpy.

            NOT  TRUE, the Antenna > "DELUXE, w/chrome base, top mount, flush
locking  tip, C23 113 999 900 -  $16.95"  that I sell and comes from CIP is
as  good or better than the OEM one !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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