CB added to the Road Glide
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From:
RE: CB added to the Road Glide
If someone could post a closeup of the antenna connector on the back of the CB I could tell what type it is. If it is a standard BNC then you could get that cable from radio shack. If it is an SMA connector then you could get an adapter.
It would probably be best to buy the HD antenna cable and antenna system to ensure you have a proper match between the final output transistors of the CB and the antenna. Otherwise you will have to trim the antenna to fit. If you trim the antenna too short then you will have to buy another one.
There is test equipment available to help with this, but it costs more than the HD MSRP for the radio. A high SWR from an improperly matched antenna will damage the radio.
AI4co
It would probably be best to buy the HD antenna cable and antenna system to ensure you have a proper match between the final output transistors of the CB and the antenna. Otherwise you will have to trim the antenna to fit. If you trim the antenna too short then you will have to buy another one.
There is test equipment available to help with this, but it costs more than the HD MSRP for the radio. A high SWR from an improperly matched antenna will damage the radio.
AI4co
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
RE: CB added to the Road Glide
Couldn't agree more, WA4RHR here, advance since the 70's. Have the SWR meter and dummy load I use for my ham rig. The connector is for sure not BNC, got tons of those, looks like TNC to me. Do you know what coax Harley uses for the AM/FM run from the radio to the rear antenna? Is it RG58. No markings on it and I have relocated my AM/FM to inside the fairing and would be great to use this coax run, don't have to raise or remove the fuel tank to run the second coax line.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 7,498
Likes: 19
From: East Alton, IL
RE: CB added to the Road Glide
K9DD here, been a ham since 1960. I, too, have all the equipment. I would think the feedline would be RG58. I also thought about using the fairing antenna for the AM/FM and putting the CD antenna where the AM/FM antenna is now, on the tour-pak. My eBay unit should be here Thursday and everything else required should be at the dealer by then. It might be a good weekend project.
Now if HD would make a 2 meter or HF module for the HK radio.
Now if HD would make a 2 meter or HF module for the HK radio.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
RE: CB added to the Road Glide
I've written letters to mother Harley asking for a 2M module, lol, that'll never happen. I haven't bought the tour pak yet and will try to install to the frame, the connector on the back of the module you will receive is not BNC.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From:
RE: CB added to the Road Glide
Great to see some some hams that also ride.
The coax is probably RG58, but the question is what connector is on the back of the radio. I cannot tell from the photos if it is a BNC or TN series connector. It would be nice to know.
When I ride my KLR650 I carry my 2 meter radio with me. I have a RiderLink box that interfaces with almost any radio made, and a set of helmet speakers and a helmet mic.
I like to load my FT-897, with batteries, and my buddipole antenna on my bike and head to a remote location and operate motorcycle portable.
Randy Moore
The coax is probably RG58, but the question is what connector is on the back of the radio. I cannot tell from the photos if it is a BNC or TN series connector. It would be nice to know.
When I ride my KLR650 I carry my 2 meter radio with me. I have a RiderLink box that interfaces with almost any radio made, and a set of helmet speakers and a helmet mic.
I like to load my FT-897, with batteries, and my buddipole antenna on my bike and head to a remote location and operate motorcycle portable.
Randy Moore
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
RE: CB added to the Road Glide
It for sure is not BNC and T series I think is right, almost need a right angle connector, space is tight behind the installed CB module, will be cutting off the end of the coax that is in the fairing, since I have installed the internal AM/FM antenna, but even then I have to add an extenstion to use the existing coax, the run is short, only reaches the old spot on the radio, now must go higher to reach the CB, it has a standard radio male plug 40UV45 I think they call it. If you check the back of your ride, you'll notice the connector to your antenna in not standard either. Don't have a portable 2M now, but don't you find most repeaters require code to key?
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From:
RE: CB added to the Road Glide
It has been a long time since I looked, but, I could very well be wrong, but I am not sure that the coax that feeds the AM/FM antenna is 50 ohms. I think it is something like 72 ohms or something like that. Now that I have brought it up I guess I am going to have to tear into my SG's fairing and measure the impedance with my MFJ Analyzer, or my HP network analyzer. What kind of connector is on the AM/FM radio?
Yes, a lot of repeaters do require PL tones to key, so I usually try to program them into my radio when I am going to take it out of my normal riding area. I am in North Florida where a range of more than 50 miles is not uncommon for a repeater.
I really prefer to operate motorcycle portable with my Yaeus FT-897 with internal batteries and my Buddipole portable antenna. It is only 20 watts on batteries but can work the world.
Did you see the pictures of the new Yaeus v/u that is made for motorcycles? I think it is the FTM-10SR, with a waterproof control head.
Randy Moore
Yes, a lot of repeaters do require PL tones to key, so I usually try to program them into my radio when I am going to take it out of my normal riding area. I am in North Florida where a range of more than 50 miles is not uncommon for a repeater.
I really prefer to operate motorcycle portable with my Yaeus FT-897 with internal batteries and my Buddipole portable antenna. It is only 20 watts on batteries but can work the world.
Did you see the pictures of the new Yaeus v/u that is made for motorcycles? I think it is the FTM-10SR, with a waterproof control head.
Randy Moore
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,738
Likes: 7
From: St. Charles, IL
RE: CB added to the Road Glide
OK, I just lost all control of my thread here and my brain blew up trying to decipher what you 2 are saying 
Now, what I got was I have to test this CB unit before I use it with some sort of dohickey I might be able to get at the Shack? Or can I just buy all the right parts, install it and use it?? Remember now, I might be an above average wrench on the mechanical side, but me and electronics just do NOT get along.
Now, what I got was I have to test this CB unit before I use it with some sort of dohickey I might be able to get at the Shack? Or can I just buy all the right parts, install it and use it?? Remember now, I might be an above average wrench on the mechanical side, but me and electronics just do NOT get along.