XM Antenna install
04-25-2005, 12:11 AM
#51
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Re: XM Antenna install
I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
(with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
better reception.
By the way, I do have a soft top.
Eric
99 TJ SE
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:5gM9e.1130$fw2.691@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com ...
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>> Jeff, I'd think that position would cause lots of signal drop-outs due to
>> the rollbars or windshield frame getting in the way once in a while as he
>> drives around. Afterall, that satellite signal is strictly line-of-sight
>> as you are well aware. :)
>
> There's more than one satellite, and in some cases, terrestrial repeaters.
>
> I've used XM with the antenna mounted to the dash of steel roofed cars
> with excellent results. A roll bar isn't going to be a problem.
>
> Barry
reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
(with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
better reception.
By the way, I do have a soft top.
Eric
99 TJ SE
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:5gM9e.1130$fw2.691@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com ...
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>> Jeff, I'd think that position would cause lots of signal drop-outs due to
>> the rollbars or windshield frame getting in the way once in a while as he
>> drives around. Afterall, that satellite signal is strictly line-of-sight
>> as you are well aware. :)
>
> There's more than one satellite, and in some cases, terrestrial repeaters.
>
> I've used XM with the antenna mounted to the dash of steel roofed cars
> with excellent results. A roll bar isn't going to be a problem.
>
> Barry
04-25-2005, 12:11 AM
#52
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Re: XM Antenna install
I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
(with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
better reception.
By the way, I do have a soft top.
Eric
99 TJ SE
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:5gM9e.1130$fw2.691@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com ...
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>> Jeff, I'd think that position would cause lots of signal drop-outs due to
>> the rollbars or windshield frame getting in the way once in a while as he
>> drives around. Afterall, that satellite signal is strictly line-of-sight
>> as you are well aware. :)
>
> There's more than one satellite, and in some cases, terrestrial repeaters.
>
> I've used XM with the antenna mounted to the dash of steel roofed cars
> with excellent results. A roll bar isn't going to be a problem.
>
> Barry
reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
(with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
better reception.
By the way, I do have a soft top.
Eric
99 TJ SE
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:5gM9e.1130$fw2.691@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com ...
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>> Jeff, I'd think that position would cause lots of signal drop-outs due to
>> the rollbars or windshield frame getting in the way once in a while as he
>> drives around. Afterall, that satellite signal is strictly line-of-sight
>> as you are well aware. :)
>
> There's more than one satellite, and in some cases, terrestrial repeaters.
>
> I've used XM with the antenna mounted to the dash of steel roofed cars
> with excellent results. A roll bar isn't going to be a problem.
>
> Barry
04-25-2005, 12:11 AM
#53
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Re: XM Antenna install
I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
(with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
better reception.
By the way, I do have a soft top.
Eric
99 TJ SE
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:5gM9e.1130$fw2.691@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com ...
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>> Jeff, I'd think that position would cause lots of signal drop-outs due to
>> the rollbars or windshield frame getting in the way once in a while as he
>> drives around. Afterall, that satellite signal is strictly line-of-sight
>> as you are well aware. :)
>
> There's more than one satellite, and in some cases, terrestrial repeaters.
>
> I've used XM with the antenna mounted to the dash of steel roofed cars
> with excellent results. A roll bar isn't going to be a problem.
>
> Barry
reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
(with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
better reception.
By the way, I do have a soft top.
Eric
99 TJ SE
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:5gM9e.1130$fw2.691@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com ...
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>> Jeff, I'd think that position would cause lots of signal drop-outs due to
>> the rollbars or windshield frame getting in the way once in a while as he
>> drives around. Afterall, that satellite signal is strictly line-of-sight
>> as you are well aware. :)
>
> There's more than one satellite, and in some cases, terrestrial repeaters.
>
> I've used XM with the antenna mounted to the dash of steel roofed cars
> with excellent results. A roll bar isn't going to be a problem.
>
> Barry
04-25-2005, 01:10 AM
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Re: XM Antenna install
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Eric wrote:
>
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
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Eric wrote:
>
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
04-25-2005, 01:10 AM
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Re: XM Antenna install
Under?
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Eric wrote:
>
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Eric wrote:
>
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
04-25-2005, 01:10 AM
#56
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Re: XM Antenna install
Under?
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Eric wrote:
>
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Eric wrote:
>
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
04-25-2005, 01:10 AM
#57
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Re: XM Antenna install
Under?
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Eric wrote:
>
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Eric wrote:
>
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
04-25-2005, 11:06 AM
#58
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Re: XM Antenna install
Just put is under the roll bar _cover_ on TOP of the roll bar. If you
did this, then check for a short in your antenna cable or connection.
Eric wrote:
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
> news:5gM9e.1130$fw2.691@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com ...
>
>>Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>>Jeff, I'd think that position would cause lots of signal drop-outs due to
>>>the rollbars or windshield frame getting in the way once in a while as he
>>>drives around. Afterall, that satellite signal is strictly line-of-sight
>>>as you are well aware. :)
>>
>>There's more than one satellite, and in some cases, terrestrial repeaters.
>>
>>I've used XM with the antenna mounted to the dash of steel roofed cars
>>with excellent results. A roll bar isn't going to be a problem.
>>
>>Barry
--
__________________________________________________ _________
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71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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did this, then check for a short in your antenna cable or connection.
Eric wrote:
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
> news:5gM9e.1130$fw2.691@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com ...
>
>>Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>>Jeff, I'd think that position would cause lots of signal drop-outs due to
>>>the rollbars or windshield frame getting in the way once in a while as he
>>>drives around. Afterall, that satellite signal is strictly line-of-sight
>>>as you are well aware. :)
>>
>>There's more than one satellite, and in some cases, terrestrial repeaters.
>>
>>I've used XM with the antenna mounted to the dash of steel roofed cars
>>with excellent results. A roll bar isn't going to be a problem.
>>
>>Barry
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
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: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
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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__________________________________________________ _________
04-25-2005, 11:06 AM
#59
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Re: XM Antenna install
Just put is under the roll bar _cover_ on TOP of the roll bar. If you
did this, then check for a short in your antenna cable or connection.
Eric wrote:
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
> news:5gM9e.1130$fw2.691@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com ...
>
>>Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>>Jeff, I'd think that position would cause lots of signal drop-outs due to
>>>the rollbars or windshield frame getting in the way once in a while as he
>>>drives around. Afterall, that satellite signal is strictly line-of-sight
>>>as you are well aware. :)
>>
>>There's more than one satellite, and in some cases, terrestrial repeaters.
>>
>>I've used XM with the antenna mounted to the dash of steel roofed cars
>>with excellent results. A roll bar isn't going to be a problem.
>>
>>Barry
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
did this, then check for a short in your antenna cable or connection.
Eric wrote:
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
> news:5gM9e.1130$fw2.691@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com ...
>
>>Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>>Jeff, I'd think that position would cause lots of signal drop-outs due to
>>>the rollbars or windshield frame getting in the way once in a while as he
>>>drives around. Afterall, that satellite signal is strictly line-of-sight
>>>as you are well aware. :)
>>
>>There's more than one satellite, and in some cases, terrestrial repeaters.
>>
>>I've used XM with the antenna mounted to the dash of steel roofed cars
>>with excellent results. A roll bar isn't going to be a problem.
>>
>>Barry
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
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: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
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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__________________________________________________ _________
04-25-2005, 11:06 AM
#60
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Re: XM Antenna install
Just put is under the roll bar _cover_ on TOP of the roll bar. If you
did this, then check for a short in your antenna cable or connection.
Eric wrote:
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
> news:5gM9e.1130$fw2.691@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com ...
>
>>Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>>Jeff, I'd think that position would cause lots of signal drop-outs due to
>>>the rollbars or windshield frame getting in the way once in a while as he
>>>drives around. Afterall, that satellite signal is strictly line-of-sight
>>>as you are well aware. :)
>>
>>There's more than one satellite, and in some cases, terrestrial repeaters.
>>
>>I've used XM with the antenna mounted to the dash of steel roofed cars
>>with excellent results. A roll bar isn't going to be a problem.
>>
>>Barry
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
did this, then check for a short in your antenna cable or connection.
Eric wrote:
> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her XJ
> (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull all
> the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't get
> better reception.
>
> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
> news:5gM9e.1130$fw2.691@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com ...
>
>>Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>>Jeff, I'd think that position would cause lots of signal drop-outs due to
>>>the rollbars or windshield frame getting in the way once in a while as he
>>>drives around. Afterall, that satellite signal is strictly line-of-sight
>>>as you are well aware. :)
>>
>>There's more than one satellite, and in some cases, terrestrial repeaters.
>>
>>I've used XM with the antenna mounted to the dash of steel roofed cars
>>with excellent results. A roll bar isn't going to be a problem.
>>
>>Barry
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
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: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
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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