Hidden Antenna Under Fairing
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Roswell, GA
I just got my 08 Flhx back from the dealer for its first 1,000 mile service and I had the power antenna installed under the fairing, in order to get rid of the big whip at the back of the bike. However, I am not to happy with the reception of this new antenna. I can no longer pick-up my favourite station, 97.7 hits fm in the niagara region. I also lost the weather band. The only reason I went with the hidden antenna was to make it easier when putting the cover back on. What else can I do for an antenna ? Are the short stubby style any good ? Any advice would be appreciated, Thanks........
I'm using an aftermarket unit (very similar to Dakota Digital, but purchased at an auto audio shop for about 1/3 the price) and works fine in Metro Atlanta. But I don't have WB on my Sony headunit so don't know how it would work on an HD or Radio Sound headunit.
This is the antenna that I have. Works great with no loss of reception.
http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail....uctID=HRUP-ATM
http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail....uctID=HRUP-ATM
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 185
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From: Eagle Mountain, UT
I to am a Sirius subscriber; mind sharing your set up?
Thanks!
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 313
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From: Raleigh, NC
+1! I have XM in the truck but I thought these satellite radio antennas had to have a clear view to the sky...? My GOS antenna works tucked in the dash, but I didn't think sat radio antennas would pick up under cover.
Do share please
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Retired and living in the mountains of NE PA
I've been quite pleased with a Crutchfield one for my Sony headunit. I think though type radio you have etc has a lot to do with it as some my buddies with Harley HK's radio havn't had as good results.
http://www.crutchfield.com/app/produ...search=antenna
http://www.crutchfield.com/app/produ...search=antenna
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 755
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From: Long Island New York
i aGREE WITH WASTE, AUTOZONE OR ANY GOOD AUTOPARTS STORE CARRIES NICE ANTENNAS THAT SCREW RIGHT ON FOR ABOUT $8 I GOT A EURO STYLE, LOOKS LIKE MY bmw cars ANTENNA, gREAT RECEPTION ALSO
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 154
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From: Colorado
This is the antenna that I have. Works great with no loss of reception.
http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail....uctID=HRUP-ATM
http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail....uctID=HRUP-ATM
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Blountstown, FL
Here's what I came up with.Take it for what it's worth:https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/270122-my-antenna-comparison.html
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: California, Md now Savannah, Ga
When I was at the dealer today putting my deposit on an 09 SG, my friend who has an Electra Glide and I talked about fairing antennas and he said he "buried" his over on the far right side as per the instruction as far from the major fairing electronics as possible. He said his works as good as the original antenna. Anyone interested I could get the name of the unit he has.
Last edited by Xcrossbow; Aug 30, 2008 at 10:50 PM.