UltraClassic-Ridiculous Intercom Cable
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I have a 2007 UltraClassic and as I said before I am very very happy with it BUT...what the heck is with that coiled cable that goes to the headset. I bought one for the wife as well and it also has a coiled cable capable of towing a hummer!! NOt only are these cable big and cumbersome but they look ridiculous!!
Does anyone know where I might get a couple of cables that are much thinner and that one can put inside their jacket so that it is now so obtrusive?
While on the subject of electronics...how about those whip antennas? Are there shorter ones available that are as good or better and that would screw into the same fittings as the present whips?
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I have a 2007 UltraClassic and as I said before I am very very happy with it BUT...what the heck is with that coiled cable that goes to the headset. I bought one for the wife as well and it also has a coiled cable capable of towing a hummer!! NOt only are these cable big and cumbersome but they look ridiculous!!
Does anyone know where I might get a couple of cables that are much thinner and that one can put inside their jacket so that it is now so obtrusive?
While on the subject of electronics...how about those whip antennas? Are there shorter ones available that are as good or better and that would screw into the same fittings as the present whips?
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RE: UltraClassic-Ridiculous Intercom Cable
kdietz. Glad you mentioned that. I was just looking at those shorties from J&M. About $40 each. My bud put some cheap stubby whips on his Ultra ... and the range wasn't good.
Any input on the 'range' those J&Ms have for CB Use? (granted Terrain and squelch settings play a factor).
Any input on the 'range' those J&Ms have for CB Use? (granted Terrain and squelch settings play a factor).
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Don't know about buying smaller intercom cables, but would be easy enough to make. Appear to be standard DIN plugs. Just pin them out to match the factory cables. Radio Shack should have all the parts. As far as the antennas go, shorter for the radio will normally work just fine. If you plan on using the CB, you can expect to lose some signal going to a shorty.
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Just put on my shorties from J&M and they work great. They also have wireless headsets for your helmet also.
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Thanks Folks
Nope, I never tried the wireless headsets but with a much thinner cable I think I would be happy enough. I was thinking that being hardwired into the system would eliminate sensitivity to interference.
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Nope, I never tried the wireless headsets but with a much thinner cable I think I would be happy enough. I was thinking that being hardwired into the system would eliminate sensitivity to interference.
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I don't need no intercom. I can hear the pilon just fine. What I need is either a megaphone built into my full face helmet, so when I speak the sound comes out the back. If it has to run on electricity, then all I want is a "what" button on the back of my helmet. When I point at something and say "hey, look over there" and the sound is too muffled in the helmet and the wife says "what?" Rather then open my lid and yell, she can just push the red button labled "what" on the back of my helmet. It turns on a small amplifyer for a few seconds. The microphone is near my mouth and the speaker is beside the "what button". It could run on one AA battery and cost $8.00. I don't need no $800 Autocom
What was the name of that jet fighter pilot in the fifties, Steve Cannon or Canyon? I want a helmet like that again. ' wouldn't be cought dead in a Davy Crocket coon skin cap after you put on one of thoes. I went from wild frontier to wild blue younder in one hat.
I guess its time for my meds.
What was the name of that jet fighter pilot in the fifties, Steve Cannon or Canyon? I want a helmet like that again. ' wouldn't be cought dead in a Davy Crocket coon skin cap after you put on one of thoes. I went from wild frontier to wild blue younder in one hat.
I guess its time for my meds.