Hidden antenna?
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 149
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From: NE Mass.
I have the new antenna Harley just came out with. Got great reception from eastern MA all the way to Daytona and back last week. I also used a splitter and the short rubber antenna and bent it under my chopped tour pak.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 13
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From: Wentzville, MO
I'll pile on here. I have a 2012 FLHX and just installed the hidden antenna (76000266) connecting using the jumpers to the cig plug. This this works terrible when something is plugged into the cig plug. I can't even change stations as it thinks each static channel is a station when searching up or down. It works a bit better when I do not have anything plugged into the cig plug. I use a GPS and plug it into the cig plug to keep it charging while riding. I'm wondering folks having issues are also robbing accessory power with other items as I am. Anyone overcome this issue?
Wondering if I can return this to the stealer.
Wondering if I can return this to the stealer.
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Michigan
The Tune Trapper is a confusing item. Some sites say it is compatable with the Weather Band, some say it isn't.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 13
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From: Wentzville, MO
I just ordered the tune tracker to replace the boom hidden one. The tune tracker is not powered, so I shouldn't have this issue where when the cig plug is stealing power that the boom just doesn't work. I'll let you know once it's installed. I was also thinking of trying to tie the boom into power somewhere else to see it tha works any better.
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6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 13
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From: Wentzville, MO
Just found this review online. http://www.gadgetjq.com/antenna.htm
Doesn't read well for a hidden antenna.
Doesn't read well for a hidden antenna.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 13
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From: Wentzville, MO
Well, I spent some time in the garage last night. I added a y splitter and installed the tune trapper and the reception was lousy when the GPS was plugged into the cig plug with both the Boom Hidden antenna and the tune trapper in use. I removed the boom hidden antenna and will be taking this back to the stealership to attempt to return is. The tune tracker alone works well, but not as good as the stock whip. I left the y splitter in line and hooked the stock plug into the other end in case I want to just screw the whip back in. Bottom line is that I've yet to find a hidden antenna that works close to as well as a hidden antenna. hidden the whip is an option, I just haven't come to terms with that option...yet. Just feels a bit of a jury rig to me.