Did a search for “short antenna” and this 3-1/2 year old thread pops up and still has some good stuff in it. Like what 03 gtmustang said about shortening a stock 31” antenna mast. And what BullittAndy said about the mast’s practical un-amplified length. And other good stuff.
Total cost for a discreet shortened antenna mast for the Stang $0.00!
Don’t ever “deep six” any of these beautiful old threads... they’re awesome!