Hidden antenna
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Omaha, NE
I have the Boom hidden antenna, it works great! Just as good or better reception compared to the stock whip antenna. I live in the midwest, so not a lot of obstructions and interference. If you install yourself, make sure the antenna curved mounting wedge is not mounted below the 1/4" max. If you exceed the 1/4" the fairing bottom will hit the antenna.
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Orangeville Ont Canada
Thanks Vichendrix
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Under a bridge
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Fort Pierce, Florida
I took the stock ant. and routed up along the frame. Better reception... I'm guessing because of the frame. Don't know. Anyways, I drilled the mount and tapped it so it would face straight up. You can't even see the ant unless you really are looking for it. It only cost me $2.00 for the rubber plug... Not a bad price and better reception.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: MKE, WI
I have the most recent updated boom hidden antenna and love it. It works as well as the stock antenna on my RG. When I've been out in the rural areas no lost of signal. I'm very happy with it.
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4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8
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From: Pennsylvania
amplified antenna
I have heard nothing but bad about the amplified antenna (needs 12v) anyone had good experience with them? i been looking on ebay, price looks good but the old adage...."ya get what cha pay for" still rings in my ear.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Eastern NE
Installed HD Boom antenna in my 09 FLHX this spring and it's horrible. Ran shorty whip before with decent range, but the hidden unit truly doesn't perform as stated on box. Just purchased a 1-male to 2-female y-cable so I can connect the boom powered + short whip in my fairing...hoping this will do the trick...we'll see.