Wrangler Sat Radio Install
01-28-2004 | 10:43 PM
#11
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Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
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! =-----
>
>
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! =-----
>
>
01-28-2004 | 10:43 PM
#12
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Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
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! =-----
>
>
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! =-----
>
>
01-28-2004 | 10:43 PM
#13
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Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
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! =-----
>
>
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$1_8@corp.newsgroups.com...
> > I'm from Nebraska and radio stations are about as plentiful as rocks
> > around here so I'm considering a Satellite radio for my '00 Wrangler
> > with a hard top. I was wondering where to mount the antenna. The
> > brochure says must be mounted on metal and I'm not real fond of the idea
> > of mounting it on the hood. Anyone have any ideas? Was considering
> > mounting on one of the rear fender wells but don't know if this will get
> > enough signal through the hard top. Any and all help is appreciated.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
> > http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
> > -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =-----
>
>
01-28-2004 | 11:18 PM
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Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
Jim, the instructions saying "never from inside the vehicle" aren't taking
into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops will
impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the
steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are
available for satellite radio reception.
Jerry
--
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"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:dr_Rb.11940$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$1_8@corp.newsgroups.com...
> > > I'm from Nebraska and radio stations are about as plentiful as rocks
> > > around here so I'm considering a Satellite radio for my '00 Wrangler
> > > with a hard top. I was wondering where to mount the antenna. The
> > > brochure says must be mounted on metal and I'm not real fond of the
idea
> > > of mounting it on the hood. Anyone have any ideas? Was considering
> > > mounting on one of the rear fender wells but don't know if this will
get
> > > enough signal through the hard top. Any and all help is appreciated.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
> > > http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
> > > -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =-----
> >
> >
>
>
into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops will
impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the
steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are
available for satellite radio reception.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
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"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:dr_Rb.11940$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$1_8@corp.newsgroups.com...
> > > I'm from Nebraska and radio stations are about as plentiful as rocks
> > > around here so I'm considering a Satellite radio for my '00 Wrangler
> > > with a hard top. I was wondering where to mount the antenna. The
> > > brochure says must be mounted on metal and I'm not real fond of the
idea
> > > of mounting it on the hood. Anyone have any ideas? Was considering
> > > mounting on one of the rear fender wells but don't know if this will
get
> > > enough signal through the hard top. Any and all help is appreciated.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
> > > http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
> > > -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =-----
> >
> >
>
>
01-28-2004 | 11:18 PM
#15
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Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
Jim, the instructions saying "never from inside the vehicle" aren't taking
into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops will
impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the
steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are
available for satellite radio reception.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
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"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:dr_Rb.11940$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$1_8@corp.newsgroups.com...
> > > I'm from Nebraska and radio stations are about as plentiful as rocks
> > > around here so I'm considering a Satellite radio for my '00 Wrangler
> > > with a hard top. I was wondering where to mount the antenna. The
> > > brochure says must be mounted on metal and I'm not real fond of the
idea
> > > of mounting it on the hood. Anyone have any ideas? Was considering
> > > mounting on one of the rear fender wells but don't know if this will
get
> > > enough signal through the hard top. Any and all help is appreciated.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
> > > http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
> > > -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =-----
> >
> >
>
>
into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops will
impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the
steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are
available for satellite radio reception.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:dr_Rb.11940$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$1_8@corp.newsgroups.com...
> > > I'm from Nebraska and radio stations are about as plentiful as rocks
> > > around here so I'm considering a Satellite radio for my '00 Wrangler
> > > with a hard top. I was wondering where to mount the antenna. The
> > > brochure says must be mounted on metal and I'm not real fond of the
idea
> > > of mounting it on the hood. Anyone have any ideas? Was considering
> > > mounting on one of the rear fender wells but don't know if this will
get
> > > enough signal through the hard top. Any and all help is appreciated.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
> > > http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
> > > -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =-----
> >
> >
>
>
01-28-2004 | 11:18 PM
#16
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Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
Jim, the instructions saying "never from inside the vehicle" aren't taking
into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops will
impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the
steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are
available for satellite radio reception.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:dr_Rb.11940$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$1_8@corp.newsgroups.com...
> > > I'm from Nebraska and radio stations are about as plentiful as rocks
> > > around here so I'm considering a Satellite radio for my '00 Wrangler
> > > with a hard top. I was wondering where to mount the antenna. The
> > > brochure says must be mounted on metal and I'm not real fond of the
idea
> > > of mounting it on the hood. Anyone have any ideas? Was considering
> > > mounting on one of the rear fender wells but don't know if this will
get
> > > enough signal through the hard top. Any and all help is appreciated.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
> > > http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
> > > -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =-----
> >
> >
>
>
into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops will
impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the
steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are
available for satellite radio reception.
Jerry
--
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To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
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"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:dr_Rb.11940$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! =-----
> >
> >
>
>
01-29-2004 | 07:55 AM
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Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 19:18:36 -0800, "Jerry Bransford"
<jerrypb@mecox.net> 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.
>
>Jerry
That's where I have mine mounted. It's sitting right on top of the
rollbar. I get fantastic reception.
Mark
'98 TJ
'98 XJ
(Remove @home from email address)
<jerrypb@mecox.net> 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.
>
>Jerry
That's where I have mine mounted. It's sitting right on top of the
rollbar. I get fantastic reception.
Mark
'98 TJ
'98 XJ
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01-29-2004 | 07:55 AM
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Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 19:18:36 -0800, "Jerry Bransford"
<jerrypb@mecox.net> 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.
>
>Jerry
That's where I have mine mounted. It's sitting right on top of the
rollbar. I get fantastic reception.
Mark
'98 TJ
'98 XJ
(Remove @home from email address)
<jerrypb@mecox.net> 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.
>
>Jerry
That's where I have mine mounted. It's sitting right on top of the
rollbar. I get fantastic reception.
Mark
'98 TJ
'98 XJ
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Re: Wrangler Sat Radio Install
On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 19:18:36 -0800, "Jerry Bransford"
<jerrypb@mecox.net> 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.
>
>Jerry
That's where I have mine mounted. It's sitting right on top of the
rollbar. I get fantastic reception.
Mark
'98 TJ
'98 XJ
(Remove @home from email address)
<jerrypb@mecox.net> 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.
>
>Jerry
That's where I have mine mounted. It's sitting right on top of the
rollbar. I get fantastic reception.
Mark
'98 TJ
'98 XJ
(Remove @home from email address)
01-29-2004 | 10:17 AM
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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$1O.2190@fed1read05...
> Jim, the instructions saying "never from inside the vehicle" aren't taking
> into account the Jeep's fiberglass or soft top. Neither of those tops
will
> impede reception in the least. The antenna could be mounted on top of the
> steel rollbar if it's one of the smaller low-profile antennas that are
> available for satellite radio reception.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:dr_Rb.11940$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! =-----
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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! =-----
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>