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$1O.2190@fed1read05...
> Jim, the instructions saying "never from inside the vehicle" aren't taking
> into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops
will
> impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the
> steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are
> available for satellite radio reception.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:dr_Rb.11940$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.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

 

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$1O.2190@fed1read05...
> Jim, the instructions saying "never from inside the vehicle" aren't taking
> into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops
will
> impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the
> steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are
> available for satellite radio reception.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:dr_Rb.11940$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! =-----
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

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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.

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__________________________________________________ _________

 

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.

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__________________________________________________ _________