Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
I agree Jerry. I was just reading from the instruction that also say for
convertible vehicles, put the antenna on the trunk. As stated in my earlier post, mine works great on a vinyl dash from inside the car. JimG "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:iY_Rb.2236$1O.2190@fed1read05... > Jim, the instructions saying "never from inside the vehicle" aren't taking > into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops will > impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the > steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are > available for satellite radio reception. > > Jerry > -- > Jerry Bransford > To email, remove 'me' from my email address > N6TAY, PP-ASEL > See the Geezer Jeep at > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ > > "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message > news:dr_Rb.11940$vT2.8851@news01.roc.ny... > > OK... after speaking from experience, I get home and read the instructions > > on my Delphi mobile antenna, it does specify a metal surface for best > > results, and never from inside the vehicle. So like CRWLR said, put it > > around the Jeep anywhere and see what works best for you. > > > > JimG > > > > "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message > > news:101fok0kh91ilbe@corp.supernews.com... > > > The only reason they say metal is because the antenna is magnetic. > Metal > > is > > > not required for reception (at least on the Delphi). I have service > with > > XM > > > and have the Delphi SKYFi radio. In most vehicles I simply put the > > antenna > > > up on the dash and it works great. I have not tried it on the Jeep yet, > > but > > > with the mostly vertical windshield it may not work very good from > inside. > > > The first place I will try is the front cowl... right in front of the > > > windshield. To mount it on your hardtop (which would be best > reception), > > > you would need some double sided sticky tape. > > > > > > -- > > > JimG > > > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID > > > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines > > > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA > > > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks > > > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries > > > LockRight F&R > > > > > > . > > > "ROK KRLR" <neb9073@inetnebr.com> wrote in message > > > news:4017d3d4$1_8@corp.newsgroups.com... > > > > I'm from Nebraska and radio stations are about as plentiful as rocks > > > > around here so I'm considering a Satellite radio for my '00 Wrangler > > > > with a hard top. I was wondering where to mount the antenna. The > > > > brochure says must be mounted on metal and I'm not real fond of the > idea > > > > of mounting it on the hood. Anyone have any ideas? Was considering > > > > mounting on one of the rear fender wells but don't know if this will > get > > > > enough signal through the hard top. Any and all help is appreciated. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- > > > > http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > > > > -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
I agree Jerry. I was just reading from the instruction that also say for
convertible vehicles, put the antenna on the trunk. As stated in my earlier post, mine works great on a vinyl dash from inside the car. JimG "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:iY_Rb.2236$1O.2190@fed1read05... > Jim, the instructions saying "never from inside the vehicle" aren't taking > into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops will > impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the > steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are > available for satellite radio reception. > > Jerry > -- > Jerry Bransford > To email, remove 'me' from my email address > N6TAY, PP-ASEL > See the Geezer Jeep at > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ > > "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message > news:dr_Rb.11940$vT2.8851@news01.roc.ny... > > OK... after speaking from experience, I get home and read the instructions > > on my Delphi mobile antenna, it does specify a metal surface for best > > results, and never from inside the vehicle. So like CRWLR said, put it > > around the Jeep anywhere and see what works best for you. > > > > JimG > > > > "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message > > news:101fok0kh91ilbe@corp.supernews.com... > > > The only reason they say metal is because the antenna is magnetic. > Metal > > is > > > not required for reception (at least on the Delphi). I have service > with > > XM > > > and have the Delphi SKYFi radio. In most vehicles I simply put the > > antenna > > > up on the dash and it works great. I have not tried it on the Jeep yet, > > but > > > with the mostly vertical windshield it may not work very good from > inside. > > > The first place I will try is the front cowl... right in front of the > > > windshield. To mount it on your hardtop (which would be best > reception), > > > you would need some double sided sticky tape. > > > > > > -- > > > JimG > > > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID > > > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines > > > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA > > > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks > > > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries > > > LockRight F&R > > > > > > . > > > "ROK KRLR" <neb9073@inetnebr.com> wrote in message > > > news:4017d3d4$1_8@corp.newsgroups.com... > > > > I'm from Nebraska and radio stations are about as plentiful as rocks > > > > around here so I'm considering a Satellite radio for my '00 Wrangler > > > > with a hard top. I was wondering where to mount the antenna. The > > > > brochure says must be mounted on metal and I'm not real fond of the > idea > > > > of mounting it on the hood. Anyone have any ideas? Was considering > > > > mounting on one of the rear fender wells but don't know if this will > get > > > > enough signal through the hard top. Any and all help is appreciated. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- > > > > http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > > > > -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
So where have you guys installed your satellite radios in your Jeeps?
I had one installed in my wife's minivan and it looks good, but is a bit inconvenient. I'd like not to have that problem in my Jeep but haven't come up with a suitable location. Opinions? tks. mc 98 TJ Sport |
Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
So where have you guys installed your satellite radios in your Jeeps?
I had one installed in my wife's minivan and it looks good, but is a bit inconvenient. I'd like not to have that problem in my Jeep but haven't come up with a suitable location. Opinions? tks. mc 98 TJ Sport |
Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
So where have you guys installed your satellite radios in your Jeeps?
I had one installed in my wife's minivan and it looks good, but is a bit inconvenient. I'd like not to have that problem in my Jeep but haven't come up with a suitable location. Opinions? tks. mc 98 TJ Sport |
Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
Good spot for an external GPS antenna too. If you have a rollbar pad,
they're invisible. :) Jerry Bransford wrote: > Jim, the instructions saying "never from inside the vehicle" aren't taking > into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops will > impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the > steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are > available for satellite radio reception. > -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5" 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
Good spot for an external GPS antenna too. If you have a rollbar pad,
they're invisible. :) Jerry Bransford wrote: > Jim, the instructions saying "never from inside the vehicle" aren't taking > into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops will > impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the > steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are > available for satellite radio reception. > -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5" 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
Good spot for an external GPS antenna too. If you have a rollbar pad,
they're invisible. :) Jerry Bransford wrote: > Jim, the instructions saying "never from inside the vehicle" aren't taking > into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops will > impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the > steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are > available for satellite radio reception. > -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5" 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
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