Best radio antenna?

[Reinen]

2nd the PlastiDip.
It looks great, it's durable and its padded in case the antenna hits the windshield frame. No interference to reception.

If you like the look of a really thick coating, pour PlastiDip into a 3/4" PVC pipe and repeatedly dip the antenna into it like you're making a candle the old fashioned way. Repeat until it's the thickness you want.

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[Antonio]

I’ve had no luck with aftermarket antennas, so went back to stock! The problem for me was cause of tree branches on trails and as other members pointed out I’m afraid the stock antenna could hit the windshield and do damage, but purchased two smaller antenna from amazon and had to return both cause of poor reception. After reading the plastic dip suggestion @Reinen I’m going to give this a shot

 

[Wabujitsu]

A copper core antenna will give you the best reception possible with a stubby. We use stubbies in both Jeeps, but we live in Florida without many “dead reception” areas. Because of the output power and antenna height of radio stations here, we detect no difference between the stock antenna and the stubbies. However, in more remote places of the country, and in areas with terrain masking, the stock one does have better reception.

The head unit also makes a difference. If it has signal-boosting technology, it mitigates the shorter length of a stubby.

 

[Boatbuilder88]

I put about 3 coats of black plastidip on mine. Looks good and has held up for 2 years.

2nd the PlastiDip.
It looks great, it's durable and its padded in case the antenna hits the windshield frame. No interference to reception.

If you like the look of a really thick coating, pour PlastiDip into a 3/4" PVC pipe and repeatedly dip the antenna into it like you're making a candle the old fashioned way. Repeat until it's the thickness you want.

Thanks for this reminder. Plasti-dipping my antenna has been on my to-do list for months. I just moved it up to the top of the list!

 

[swampflyer]

I take my OEM antenna off when going through the carwash. I suppose if it were "slapping all around" when I was off-roading, I would take it off. It takes almost a minute to remove it.

Problem solved

 

[Borderline Jeep]

Try the stock antenna for best reception. It is probably tuned for the length of wire to the head unit.

 

[JerseyJeff]

Can the stock even hit the windshield? Would have to be a weird angle.

My guess is you've never been in the wood with your jeep

 

[jav_eee]

My guess is you've never been in the wood with your jeep

We don’t all live near “the woods”.

I painted mine black. Shortening it wouldn’t make a difference as I have my dual-band radio antenna on the drivers side and it’s longer than my stock radio antenna. :D

 

[00 Trans Ram]

You could always get the military-style antenna that wraps back and attaches to the car at the end.

 

[Deleted member 59498]

My guess is you've never been in the wood with your jeep

Well I advise you to not guess about people, might make you look like an ass.

 

[JerseyJeff]

Well I advise you to not guess about people, might make you look like an ass.

Stand by what I said

 

[Deleted member 59498]

Stand by what I said

Well keep standing there, do you want a sign to hold up?

 

[wingnut60]

FWIW—after being told at a couple of larger drive-thru washes I shouldn’t go thru with the antenna because they have had cracked windshields, I carry a small wrench to remove, then replace. Takes less than a minute total.

 

[Tncdrew]

I bought this one.
Nice compromise between the 18' tall OEM, and a stubby. Works well!

https://www.amazon.com/AntennaMasts...black+jeep+jl+antenna+ram+1500,aps,130&sr=8-3

 

[Rock Hopper]

I bought this one.
Nice compromise between the 18' tall OEM, and a stubby. Works well!

https://www.amazon.com/AntennaMastsRus-Compatible-Gladiator-Cancellation-Construction/dp/B00ZJNICI0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=38G2SQ6HZC3TL&keywords=antennamastsrus+-+21+inch+black+jeep+jl+antenna+ram+1500&qid=1686668807&sprefix=antennamastsrus+-+21+inch+black+jeep+jl+antenna+ram+1500,aps,130&sr=8-3

I have the same one. Works perfectly, looks factory and there is no real noticeable signal loss. Its a nice improvement as the black looks much better than the OEM silver one on most Jeeps.

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