The Antenna

[michail]

Is the old school antenna strictly for AM/FM? I was thinking of removing it when I found there is a good aftermarket for stubby antennas. I just want to make sure it won't impact any other systems.

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[jludave]

Is the old school antenna strictly for AM/FM?

Yes.

 

[michail]

Looking for recommendations on a stubby one now. Option overload on Amazon, lol.

 

[jludave]

Looking for recommendations on a stubby one now. Option overload on Amazon, lol.

https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-2...=1619810562&sprefix=jeep+jl+an,aps,162&sr=8-5

They have other size options as well.

 

[DHW]

I got the Rydonair 13 inch. Couldn't really tell you how it works. Don't think I've listened to AM/FM since I got the Jeep.

 

[michail]

Yeah, I'm just looking for something in those rare cases where you can tune in to local info or for potential disaster scenarios (like post hurricane).

Going to make my 4xe a little more aerodynamic

 

[blnewt]

Yeah, I'm just looking for something in those rare cases where you can tune in to local info or for potential disaster scenarios (like post hurricane).

Going to make my 4xe a little more aerodynamic

I had a short rubber one from Amazon and it sucked, ended up with this one, it's 20" long but actually works really well, ties in w/ the black trim and has good flex. Oh, and it's cheap!
https://www.theantennasource.com/JEEP/Wrangler/Wrangler-2007-2020.html#1B

 

[Adventure.AS]

Is the old school antenna strictly for AM/FM? I was thinking of removing it when I found there is a good aftermarket for stubby antennas. I just want to make sure it won't impact any other systems.

It does affect one other system - the stock antenna acts as a height gauge when entering parking garages or passing under low branches.

 

[comagt]

It does affect one other system - the stock antenna acts as a height gauge when entering parking garages or passing under low branches.

Exactly why I always called it a whisker.

 

[Jeep4Win]

I got this off of Quadratec. Just taped off and sprayed the chrome. Good reception.
https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/16-stubby-antenna-jeep-wrangler-jk-jl

 

[DEdney1775]

I've been wondering about these. I bought one - don't remember where, but I lost a lot of local channel quality. Ended up putting the stock one back on.
Are some stubbies better than others?

 

[jludave]

Are some stubbies better than others?

Any stubby you run will cause a degradation in signal quality.

 

[michail]

From Amazon reviews, some seem to be better than others. Most people seem to say the Rydons have great reception.

 

[MrGneissGuy]

I also picked up a Rydonair and like it. Not sure about signal degradation, as I switched that out as soon as I got home from the dealer. It's as good as other vehicles I have driven on my commute to work the next county up.

 

[Sublime]

I installed the Rydonair last week and haven't noticed any degradation in signal for my favorite stations.

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