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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Few months back I replaced the "whip" with the HD hidden antenna(mounts under fairing). I was not pleased with this reception so today while I had the fairing off replacing a clutch cable I added an antenna splitter at the radio back. I plugged in the old antenna wire and the hidden antenna wire into the splitter. Will this help hurt or hinder the reception? I need one of you electronic guys on here to answer. I know the hidden antenna is equivalent to the length of the whip. I did not put an external antenna I am just using the existing wire for a little extra umph. Any input? Am i just showing my electronic ignorance?
 
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Cable is shielded, without antenna it does nothing. As far as the hidden, it also hid my reception...worked to well...lol
 
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Originally Posted by slimvela
Cable is shielded, without antenna it does nothing. As far as the hidden, it also hid my reception...worked to well...lol
Is right will not help.

What is the conditions that is reducing your signal. Middle of nowhere or obstrution reducing signal. You are talking FM not AM correct.
 
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Yes FM just when I get way out from broadcasting area
 
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I had this same prob. Bad rec using hidden ant. Bought a complete 10 inch whip and zip tied it inside the fairing. Just underneath the windshield screws running left and right. Out of sight and perfect reception. Doesnt rattle either.
 
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I had this same prob. Bad rec using hidden ant. Bought a complete 10 inch whip and zip tied it inside the fairing. Just underneath the windshield screws running left and right. Out of sight and perfect reception. Doesnt rattle either.
Did you just plug this in to the back of the head unit and just return the HD hidden antenna or just this in conjunction with the hidden antenna?
 
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I had this same prob. Bad rec using hidden ant. Bought a complete 10 inch whip and zip tied it inside the fairing. Just underneath the windshield screws running left and right. Out of sight and perfect reception. Doesnt rattle either.
i did the same thing no problems. i also bought hds hidden attenna still in box have not used it.need to sell.
 
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Anyone remember the vendor of the whip antenna that has shown it works?
 
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