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May 23, 2008 | 09:45 PM

LVRider

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Radio/CB reception

Is there a major difference between the long stock antennas on the Ultra's, or the cooler looking shorty antennas you can buy. can you get the same reception with the shorty's.

May 23, 2008 | 09:46 PM

Jim Dawson

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RE: Radio/CB reception

I put the J&M short antennas on mine and see no difference between them and the stock ones, FM or CB.

May 23, 2008 | 09:51 PM

Fishguy001

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RE: Radio/CB reception

so you're wondering if size really does matter ?

May 23, 2008 | 10:38 PM

edilgdaor

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RE: Radio/CB reception

I have the hidden antenna on my RG ( no CB ), and one of the bands on the radio ( AM band probably, but it may have been FM ) lost reception in the parking garage at work. It worked fine when I had the stock antenna.

I'm still glad I don't have the antenna in the way, but I don't use the radio much.

May 23, 2008 | 11:43 PM

goodbirds

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RE: Radio/CB reception

Somebody did an unscientific comparison between the long stock antennas and the J&M ones. He found that there was no difference for the AM/FM side, but that the CB was a little bit (like .2 mile) less efficient than stock.

I run J&M's and they work just fine. Range on the CB is about two miles. I can pick up Las Vegas FM stations here in St George on the shorties. (100 miles).[8D]

May 24, 2008 | 12:39 AM

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RE: Radio/CB reception

Thats what I was hoping to hear, cause I like the look of the J&M ones.

Thanks,

May 24, 2008 | 01:20 AM

Gaffy52

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RE: Radio/CB reception

Dear Marjorie,

I ain't got no antennas thingys on my bike. Do you think I should get some so as I am not left out?

Please reply soon as its affecting my sex life.

Bobbermike