Hidden antenna kit - anyone get good reception?
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It was the very first thing I bought for my 18 FLHX. Within a week, I took it off and threw it in the trash. The reception was horrible. It was so awful I didn't even try to sell it for $20. I wouldn't wish that frustration on a perfect stranger. Instead, I followed this YouTube video. Reception is just fine. The only positive that came from the kit was the plug for the filler panel.
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I use the HD hidden antenna on my 2009 UC's stock audio system. Reception is not too bad... I get most the stations with the hidden as I get with the tour pack antenna.
I have the tour pack detach kit and ride with and without the pack. I installed the hidden antenna on a "Y" adapter on the back of my head unit... the other end goes to the TP antenna (when it's on the bike). I do notice a difference when running only the hidden antenna, but it's not too bad.
I live in NW Georgia... about halfway between Atlanta and Chattanooga. There are not a lot of local FM stations... most are 45+ miles away.
Ride Safely!
John.
I have the tour pack detach kit and ride with and without the pack. I installed the hidden antenna on a "Y" adapter on the back of my head unit... the other end goes to the TP antenna (when it's on the bike). I do notice a difference when running only the hidden antenna, but it's not too bad.
I live in NW Georgia... about halfway between Atlanta and Chattanooga. There are not a lot of local FM stations... most are 45+ miles away.
Ride Safely!
John.
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I took my tp off last winter and installed the J&M hidden antenna in the fairing. Reception sucked a big one.
So this winter I completely swapped out the audio for aftermarket and have installed the antenna that came with the Scosche install kit. Now to be fair I still have feet of snow in the yard so haven't had the bike out for a real world test but I can tell you that in comparison of the two from inside my garage with all the doors closed the Enrock has double the reception of the J&M, but could that also be related to being connected to a different head unit? Don't know.
Just my experience. Reception is all about the antenna and when it comes to antennas, altitude and clearance is everything
So this winter I completely swapped out the audio for aftermarket and have installed the antenna that came with the Scosche install kit. Now to be fair I still have feet of snow in the yard so haven't had the bike out for a real world test but I can tell you that in comparison of the two from inside my garage with all the doors closed the Enrock has double the reception of the J&M, but could that also be related to being connected to a different head unit? Don't know.
Just my experience. Reception is all about the antenna and when it comes to antennas, altitude and clearance is everything
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I bought a cheap $20 one off Ebay.
Actually works really well. Picks up better than my stock antenna.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hidden-ANTE...ss!26202!US!-1
Actually works really well. Picks up better than my stock antenna.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hidden-ANTE...ss!26202!US!-1
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I use the HD hidden antenna on my 2009 UC's stock audio system. Reception is not too bad... I get most the stations with the hidden as I get with the tour pack antenna.
I have the tour pack detach kit and ride with and without the pack. I installed the hidden antenna on a "Y" adapter on the back of my head unit... the other end goes to the TP antenna (when it's on the bike). I do notice a difference when running only the hidden antenna, but it's not too bad.
I live in NW Georgia... about halfway between Atlanta and Chattanooga. There are not a lot of local FM stations... most are 45+ miles away.
Ride Safely!
John.
I have the tour pack detach kit and ride with and without the pack. I installed the hidden antenna on a "Y" adapter on the back of my head unit... the other end goes to the TP antenna (when it's on the bike). I do notice a difference when running only the hidden antenna, but it's not too bad.
I live in NW Georgia... about halfway between Atlanta and Chattanooga. There are not a lot of local FM stations... most are 45+ miles away.
Ride Safely!
John.