Power 98! Man that brings back memories. Guam born & raised, moved to Texas 18 years ago and the radio stations here just aren’t the same. Back in my day it was Power 98, Hit Radio 100, and 94 Jamz.
This is why I like your channel, you give honest and truthful reviews of how your mods work. Both pros and cons with a reasoned explanation of what you found. Keep up the great work.
Was thinking about doing this mod to my 3 day old Gladiator but now I have seen you video.. it is a no go, of course I have SiriusXM now but next year I will be using the radio and hate the thought of losing stations or gaining static.. thanks brother great video!!
I took an angle grinder with cutting wheel and cut it in half. Covered the remaining antenna with heat shrink tube and capped it with a small rubber nipple from lowes. Reception is great. Now that's a cheap A$$.
Have not gotten a stubby antenna for my Wrangler/Gladiator. But I do need a different solution to the stock one because it hits the a-pillar bracket and attached lights. I have it zip-tied to the bracket at the moment.
We're in the mtns of north Georgia with many radio stations being somewhat weak to begin with so your video has convinced me this would not be the way to go for me, thanks.
@@c130aviator I just got on island and am impatiently awaiting my 2020 Gobi .. I saw yours the other day! You should make a video over that crazy cover you had over the cab...
I tried a stubby antenna as well, but it was 13”. I lost a lot of my radio channels and decided to return it. I’ve also found my stock antenna helps when going into underground parking lots to make sure I don’t hit the top of my roof.
When I bought my jeep someone had a stubby I immediately ordered a standard factory antenna and it looks great! I couldn't be more happy with my purchase. Save your money on those stubby antenna. Everyone wants to look Joe cool I guess?
I got a 15 stubby. Just cause anytime you pulled into the garage you would hear the TWWWWWAAAAANNNNGGG of the metal antenna hitting the Jeep. Still have all my stations.
I also don't understand why people decrease the gain of the antenna. I saw one review where the guy was so happy his satelite radio service still work not realizing it uses a completely different antenna. Thanks for the video and hoping I win the Daystar leveling kit. :)
First thing I did when I bought my jeep only mine isn't as stubby as yours, I think it's a few inches taller. I don't see any difference in reception. There are a lot of trees where I wheel so it's almost a necessity!
On Guam, radio is life. I swapped back to the metal antenna today. All my stations work again. The stubby killed 90 percent of my radio.
Power 98! Man that brings back memories. Guam born & raised, moved to Texas 18 years ago and the radio stations here just aren’t the same. Back in my day it was Power 98, Hit Radio 100, and 94 Jamz.
This is why I like your channel, you give honest and truthful reviews of how your mods work. Both pros and cons with a reasoned explanation of what you found. Keep up the great work.
Was thinking about doing this mod to my 3 day old Gladiator but now I have seen you video.. it is a no go, of course I have SiriusXM now but next year I will be using the radio and hate the thought of losing stations or gaining static.. thanks brother great video!!
I took an angle grinder with cutting wheel and cut it in half. Covered the remaining antenna with heat shrink tube and capped it with a small rubber nipple from lowes. Reception is great. Now that's a cheap A$$.
Lmao that's overkill! Could've just used snips
Have not gotten a stubby antenna for my Wrangler/Gladiator. But I do need a different solution to the stock one because it hits the a-pillar bracket and attached lights. I have it zip-tied to the bracket at the moment.
For those who don't like the look of the stainless steel OEM arial, cover it with two layers of shrink tube.
Excellent 💡idea
We're in the mtns of north Georgia with many radio stations being somewhat weak to begin with so your video has convinced me this would not be the way to go for me, thanks.
Go steelers
Bought a .50 cal bullet antenna and it sucks.
Had a stubby on a prior vehicle in Alaska.. I don't think I would do it out here in Guam. Thanks for testing it out for us!
Still have to get the Guam guys/gals together. Seems to be a lot of us here.
@@c130aviator I just got on island and am impatiently awaiting my 2020 Gobi .. I saw yours the other day! You should make a video over that crazy cover you had over the cab...
Nice video! Would love the leveling kit!!!
You're in
I tried a stubby antenna as well, but it was 13”. I lost a lot of my radio channels and decided to return it. I’ve also found my stock antenna helps when going into underground parking lots to make sure I don’t hit the top of my roof.
My thoughts exactly
When I bought my jeep someone had a stubby I immediately ordered a standard factory antenna and it looks great! I couldn't be more happy with my purchase. Save your money on those stubby antenna. Everyone wants to look Joe cool I guess?
I'm actually surprised that stubby did as well as it did. I don't understand why people are so into them too. I'll be keeping my big antenna.
Yeah, I may swap them from time to time. For 17 dollar I am not out too much money.
I agree. It was worth the cash just for the comparison video. It’ll save someone a lot of time wondering.
Isn't there something the size of a shark fin that'll work? Every other vehicle can and I was thinking of shrinking my Gladiator antenna down
My wifes gc doesn't have an antenna and it gets great reception
Thanks for the info!
You are welcome!
I got a 15 stubby. Just cause anytime you pulled into the garage you would hear the TWWWWWAAAAANNNNGGG of the metal antenna hitting the Jeep. Still have all my stations.
Good gouge, like all your videos. Appreciate the info.
Gouge? Nice! You fly?
@@c130aviator I work for NAVAIR so I work with pilots all days. Somethings just rub off.
I also don't understand why people decrease the gain of the antenna. I saw one review where the guy was so happy his satelite radio service still work not realizing it uses a completely different antenna. Thanks for the video and hoping I win the Daystar leveling kit. :)
You're in.
Try a longer stubby. I have a 7" antenna that is barely taller than the hood when installed.
Def the okiest mode....lost a ton of am/fm reception but I'm using satellite 95% of the time.
Great content, thanks
Thanks.
This mod will definitely wait!
I have a shorter 9” antenna and my reception is basically the same
Great video 👍🏻
Good to know, I was considering this, but will have to pass for now.
Thanks for the feedback. It's a little thing but I wanted to see what came of the modification. Not impressed with it.
That was the first thing I did to but my a 13" one and and I didn't loose nothing
First thing I did when I bought my jeep only mine isn't as stubby as yours, I think it's a few inches taller. I don't see any difference in reception. There are a lot of trees where I wheel so it's almost a necessity!
Do I win?
I do believe your wife hit you up with the cheese 🧀burger 🍔 comment.
😆 wife's getting rowdy lately
Silly mod... Save your money lol
Truth