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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Default Radio ANTENNA?
Bought a biketronics stero system, did not come with an antenna, any suggestion on a good inexpensive one that picks up stations? Listen to mp3 and cd mostly, but like to get a station now and again.
 
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If you are using an audio amp, it will probably be emitting so much trash in the vhf FM band that you won't be able to receive a radio station anyway.
 
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/AM-FM-Hidden...53fed4&vxp=mtr

This is what you need. I have an amp and it works greats. Also gets weather band.

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Ditto I have one and it works great!
 
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Originally Posted by flhxmc
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AM-FM-Hidden...53fed4&vxp=mtr

This is what you need. I have an amp and it works greats. Also gets weather band.

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I do not have an amp, would this be ok anyway?
 
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I got a Metra amplified windshield antenna
Amazon.com: Metra 44UA205 Amplified Slim Style Windshield or Glass Mount Antenna: Electronics Amazon.com: Metra 44UA205 Amplified Slim Style Windshield or Glass Mount Antenna: Electronics

But most of the hidden antennas in the fairing work about the same, not as good as a real antenna sticking up out back.
 
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Originally Posted by kdodd
I do not have an amp, would this be ok anyway?
Yes, just mentioning in case you were worried about any interference an amp might cause.
 
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Before buying one I would check your biketronics package real good first. I got their setup and mine came with an internal antenna that plugs into the back of the deck (its just a wire not a pole type) and hides inside my batwing, no Eiffel tower needed..
 
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