Bought one of the $39 Sportcaster XM setups for my E Glide. Small unit that can be velcro'd right to the dash. Problem is they come with about 30 feet of antenna wire. Can this wire be cut/spliced without affecting reception?

 

I did this. I cut it (to 3 ft.), spliced it and then got no signal. I was lucky enough to have another antena. I paid $29 for my Sportscaster and then got a $20 rebate. That's xm on the cheap.

 

Thanks. Guess I'll have to wrap it in a tight bundle then.

 

Heres a short ant. http://www.dallasmotorcycles.com/XM_Radio/xmindex.htm

 

Thanks Gilbos...that's exactly what I need......same price as the radio, though.....was hoping to avoid that, but I think this unit will give me a pretty clean install.
Many Garcias....

 

A little OT. Does this unit have to use the FM Modulator, or can you use the line-in on the HK head unit??

 

I tried it through the line-in but max volume was very low. For me hit has worked very well through the FM Modulator. This has allowed me to completely eliminate the rear antenna

 

Thnx for th info. Where did ya pick yours up for $29 with a $20 rebate???

 

I got mine at Circuit City in Huntsville, AL about two months ago. The good thing about this unit, other than the price, is it doesn't require a docking station. You can just plug the power and antenna into the small unit itself.