twaldron

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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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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Eric

I did what twaldron said -- under the rollbar padding on TOP of the rollbar.
Sorry, I said it wrong.

Eric
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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

Eric

I did what twaldron said -- under the rollbar padding on TOP of the rollbar.
Sorry, I said it wrong.

Eric
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:426C7BD6.41D32026@***.net...
> Under?
> 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

Eric

I did what twaldron said -- under the rollbar padding on TOP of the rollbar.
Sorry, I said it wrong.

Eric
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:426C7BD6.41D32026@***.net...
> Under?
> 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

Eric

I did what twaldron said -- under the rollbar padding on TOP of the rollbar.
Sorry, I said it wrong.

Eric
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:426C7BD6.41D32026@***.net...
> Under?
> 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

Eric

There's no short that I can see. And, like I said, I pulled it right out of
the XJ (not hard... it was just tucked) and put it into mine. No crimping
or problems I could see.

I guess I could try on the hood. If that doesn't work, I'll just sell it on
eBay and go back to good 'ole FM and CDs. Just thought since we already
owned it and were paying for the service...

Eric
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:_H7be.226$gd5.182@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com. ..
> Just put is under the roll bar _cover_ on TOP of the roll bar. If you did
> this, then check for a short in your antenna cable or connection.
>
> Eric wrote:
>
>> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
>> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her
>> XJ (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
>> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
>> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull
>> all the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
>> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't
>> get better reception.
>>
>> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
>> "B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in
>> message news:5gM9e.1130$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)
> __________________________________________________ _________

Eric

There's no short that I can see. And, like I said, I pulled it right out of
the XJ (not hard... it was just tucked) and put it into mine. No crimping
or problems I could see.

I guess I could try on the hood. If that doesn't work, I'll just sell it on
eBay and go back to good 'ole FM and CDs. Just thought since we already
owned it and were paying for the service...

Eric
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:_H7be.226$gd5.182@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com. ..
> Just put is under the roll bar _cover_ on TOP of the roll bar. If you did
> this, then check for a short in your antenna cable or connection.
>
> Eric wrote:
>
>> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
>> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her
>> XJ (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
>> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
>> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull
>> all the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
>> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't
>> get better reception.
>>
>> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
>> "B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in
>> message news:5gM9e.1130$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)
> __________________________________________________ _________

Eric

There's no short that I can see. And, like I said, I pulled it right out of
the XJ (not hard... it was just tucked) and put it into mine. No crimping
or problems I could see.

I guess I could try on the hood. If that doesn't work, I'll just sell it on
eBay and go back to good 'ole FM and CDs. Just thought since we already
owned it and were paying for the service...

Eric
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:_H7be.226$gd5.182@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com. ..
> Just put is under the roll bar _cover_ on TOP of the roll bar. If you did
> this, then check for a short in your antenna cable or connection.
>
> Eric wrote:
>
>> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
>> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her
>> XJ (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
>> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
>> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull
>> all the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
>> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't
>> get better reception.
>>
>> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
>> "B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in
>> message news:5gM9e.1130$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)
> __________________________________________________ _________

Eric

There's no short that I can see. And, like I said, I pulled it right out of
the XJ (not hard... it was just tucked) and put it into mine. No crimping
or problems I could see.

I guess I could try on the hood. If that doesn't work, I'll just sell it on
eBay and go back to good 'ole FM and CDs. Just thought since we already
owned it and were paying for the service...

Eric
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:_H7be.226$gd5.182@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com. ..
> Just put is under the roll bar _cover_ on TOP of the roll bar. If you did
> this, then check for a short in your antenna cable or connection.
>
> Eric wrote:
>
>> I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
>> reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her
>> XJ (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
>> compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
>> Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull
>> all the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
>> reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't
>> get better reception.
>>
>> By the way, I do have a soft top.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
>> "B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in
>> message news:5gM9e.1130$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)
> __________________________________________________ _________

twaldron

Hmmm. There's really no reason it shouldn't work with this setup. Did
you drive it around a bit to test, or just sitting where you installed
it under the big oak tree near the carport on the driveway? :)
Sometimes people don't take their surroundings into account when setting
up and tuning radio installations. Do you have a roof rack? I wouldn't
give up just yet.

Eric wrote:

> There's no short that I can see. And, like I said, I pulled it right out of
> the XJ (not hard... it was just tucked) and put it into mine. No crimping
> or problems I could see.
>
> I guess I could try on the hood. If that doesn't work, I'll just sell it on
> eBay and go back to good 'ole FM and CDs. Just thought since we already
> owned it and were paying for the service...
>
> Eric
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:_H7be.226$gd5.182@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com. ..
>
>>Just put is under the roll bar _cover_ on TOP of the roll bar. If you did
>>this, then check for a short in your antenna cable or connection.
>>
>>Eric wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I did mount it under my roll bar (top and center) and am getting HORRIBLE
>>>reception. I can't figure it out -- my wife got decent reception in her
>>>XJ (with it mounted on the roof, of course). That reception was nothing
>>>compared to what she's getting with the factory installed unit in the
>>>Equinox (I'd swear it's just as good as CD). I'm going to have to pull
>>>all the wires out and see if I can stick it somewhere else to get better
>>>reception. I've rotated through a number of frequencies and just can't
>>>get better reception.
>>>
>>>By the way, I do have a soft top.
>>>
>>>Eric
>>>99 TJ SE
>>>"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in
>>>message news:5gM9e.1130$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)
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>
>
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
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)
__________________________________________________ _________