hidden attenas from ebay
Tourer
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I didnt pay $50, but I had a passive "tune trapper" and it didnt work worth poop in my bike. I tried it sitting still in my garage and its still not very good. The stock setup is the shizzle IMO. I put one on my standard and cut it down to the size i wanted for looks. It works like a champ!
Road Captain
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From: Bradenton, FL.
RE: hidden attenas from ebay
Antenna Test I use thwe crutchfield, bought it at Advanded auto under another name but same antenna and it works well around the metro area. Doc The whip is the best
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Bottom line....any "hidden" antenna WILL perform less well than a similar antenna that's exposed. Generally speaking, the higher it is, the better it will perform. To be sure, there's varying degrees of signal degradation - much depends on the area in which it'll be used. Here in the Texas Hill Country, it's VERY noticeable.
Cruiser
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From: SE WI
RE: hidden attenas from ebay
I'm using a hidden antenna from ebay and it works fine. I usually have my mp3 player plugged in but when listening to the radio it gets the job done.
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Road Master
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From: Seattle, WA
RE: hidden attenas from ebay
Just tested the Tune Trapper VS. Stock antenna. The Tune Trapper is a WASTE OF MONEY. Got about 1/2 to 2/3 the number of stations the whip antenna got. If you stand near the tune trapper it works great. Just a little tough to do when your riding........
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From: Charleston, SC
RE: hidden attenas from ebay
I use the powered hidden antenna you can buy at Pepboys for like 19 bucks.
There are more than a few of us that use it. I've ridden from Charleston to Daytona to Deals Gap etc and it works great. And without amplifying any noise..... just clean signal so far.
lp
There are more than a few of us that use it. I've ridden from Charleston to Daytona to Deals Gap etc and it works great. And without amplifying any noise..... just clean signal so far.
lp
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I just took off my short 12" rubber antenna off my RG and installed the Tune Trapper. I get all the same stations I used to get. It works well for the money IMHO....but a Whip is always gonna be the best if you don't care about looks.