CB not receiving
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Just to add another data point. It definitely sounds like a bad antenna connection. There are several points of failure in the HD system. At the back of the head unit, the connections under the seat/base of tourpak and in the tourpak itself.
I'd suspect there is a bad connection in one or more of those spots.
I put a J&M hidden fairing CB antenna on my 2015 Limited years ago and the CB reception was immediately better simply due to the reduced connection points.
I'd suspect there is a bad connection in one or more of those spots.
I put a J&M hidden fairing CB antenna on my 2015 Limited years ago and the CB reception was immediately better simply due to the reduced connection points.
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On a semi-off-topic note, you got me motivated. I passed my Extra on Saturday!
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Update: Turned out that the CB module was bad. Dealer had it replaced and the bike back to me within a few days. Considering they had to order the replacement... Was excellent service.
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My buddy Ron gets on me every so often to upgrade from Advanced. Since I don't chase countries, not too motivated to get those few Extra band privileges used for non-phone DXing.
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Now, I'm going to challenge myself to learn cw.
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I just went to the local commercial radio place and they were absolutely happy to custom make me the coax cable complete with connectors, in 5 minutes, for less than $15.