Hidden Antenna Report
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Springfield, MO
I bought the Metra - Antenna at Auto Zone a couple of weeks ago. I got to test it against the stock antenna last night. A buddy on a SG and I went for a ride and both bikes started to lose the radio station that we were on about the same time. Not only does it work good but $20 at Auto Zone is better than $50 at HD for the same antenna.
Great side-by-side comparison. Thanks for the report.
Road Warrior
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Just bought the new, 'improved' Boom hidden, under fairing antenna for my 2011 Street Glide.
I read that it wasn't that great, but the reception I'm getting is abysmal.
Here's what I've tried so far on this bike:
1) Stock 'whip' antenna in the rear: Great reception, no complaints.
2) Bend stock antenna down 30*, hide it under the seat, zip tied to the frame. Reduced reception, about the same as the Boom.
3) Hide stock 'whip' antenna under the fairing. Reduced reception, no better or worse than the Boom or the 'bent' antenna.
4) Tried using a Y-cable to create a combination of both. No improvement.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks
I read that it wasn't that great, but the reception I'm getting is abysmal.
Here's what I've tried so far on this bike:
1) Stock 'whip' antenna in the rear: Great reception, no complaints.
2) Bend stock antenna down 30*, hide it under the seat, zip tied to the frame. Reduced reception, about the same as the Boom.
3) Hide stock 'whip' antenna under the fairing. Reduced reception, no better or worse than the Boom or the 'bent' antenna.
4) Tried using a Y-cable to create a combination of both. No improvement.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Last edited by drspencer; Jun 18, 2012 at 12:40 AM.
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Just bought this http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...yword=ck-ua200 going to try it today on my CVO SG while I have the outer fairing off.
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Sweet, I just drove down to Oreillys about 6 blocks away and bought it for $18 looks like it works pretty darn good from the posts I have seen. I'll report back later.
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