You can do either. I use a regular rubber antenna by Metra on mine. Mine originally looks to have had a power as well. My rubber antenna works just fine.jjf123 wrote:Thanks it worked. I get sucky reception though my power antenna doesn't wana go up. It never did. I'm thinking about getting a stubby rubber antenna frond auto zone. Do you know if they're any good? Or should I just replace the power antenna?