inputs.text: best hidden antenna jeep wrangler - 07 jk unlimited never good reception finally got around fixing recently pulled center dash panel good instructions found forum popped radio first check connections disconnecting cleaning connections found performance local stations not receiving stereo distant stations buried static seek didnt find much even among presets consideration tried isolating radio grounding harness directly frame connection forward cabin firewall didnt much effect decided try removing cleaning antenna along way traced wire verified no critters snacking making good connection throughout well lost chase passed firewall good far took rest faith removed cleaned lightly sanded rod brushed connector points stainless brush added little conductive sealant top connector threadlocked threads yanked tight great practice didnt help no change point pretty sure dud radio thought id take opportunity tinker noticed according jks compass running ns routes reception better ew routes figured something antenna position cable path causing blind spot ewwe travel wasnt big difference needling concern 10 years ownership decided good course could replace antenna cable new setup see helped ordered one antenna also got rubber ducky replace whip outside first installed whip knowing wouldnt help time knowing ive never trusted stainless whip antenna anyway didnt help installing new antenna cable well not monkeyed installation not lot dash still open tried couple placements antenna along rollcage horizontal top supports passenger driver side less stellar performance cable isnt long enough reach center unlimited rig ended best performance put antenna dash inside plastic cowling along top windshield directed cable cowling passenger sun visor inner cowling windshield vertical support entered dash used zip ties route glove compartment keep tucked away center dash compartment behind dash manipulating playing routing found crossing glove compartment straight across turning cable 90 degree angle front compartment around radio installation support frame behind radio compartment back radio youre not careful cable path may cause issues found also important get cable connector antenna cable clear wires harnesses compartment well move connector behind radio front portion dash best performance radio works great get local stations full stereo many distant stations even catch dx weather right still notice deleterious effects weather heavy area mountainous not unexpected overall would gauge least 500 improvement reception thats estimated not based empirical analysis strongly recommend configuration products mentioned hope much good luck enjoy ride enjoy little great tunes blare time go topless