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Mar 8, 2014 | 05:01 PM

harley#1

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hidden antennas that really work

Hey guys. I removed the stock radio antenna cable and antenna and went for the hidden look. I had 3 already and when put side by side with stock set up no comparison, stock was way better. I think i will put it back to stock, tired of buying junk so anyone got the stock set up off a street glide, i can't find mine no where. thanks.

Mar 8, 2014 | 05:19 PM

hotline1

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From: Shady Spring WV

I have two friends that have gotten the ones from advance auto and they work good

Mar 8, 2014 | 06:07 PM

STLFLSTF_Mike

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Same here I bought a short antenna (10" long) from Auto Zone and it works great.......and I don't hit it with my leg every time I get on the bike

Mar 8, 2014 | 08:18 PM

uplandpinter

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From: MN. USA

I have a Metra-Amplified from Best Buy. Works great. I attached it to the inside of fairing with Gorilla brand duct tape. I has stayed put for two years.

Mar 8, 2014 | 09:27 PM

mkguitar

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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins

antennas work best vertical.

amplified antennas "amplify" noise and static at the exact same ratio as the broadcast "program"

antenna length is determined/ calculated by the wavelength of the frequencies desired ( 1/4 wave, 1/2 wave etc.)

I use a $8 rubber stubby from pepboys- it is flawless in the city and about 80% of what the stock antenna was when in the country.
It'll clear my tourpak if mounted, or I can swap back to stock..or mount the stubby on the tourpak ( I always get tangled in the antenna in my garage)