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Oct 9, 2009 | 02:28 PM

Curtis629

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Hidden ant power hook up

Hey guys, is anybody using a hidden ant? If so, what did you jump the hot wire from to power it? Off the radio? If so, which one is the best to use? I thouht about just tapping in the passing light feed. Your suggestions are appreciated.
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Oct 9, 2009 | 02:56 PM

bagman1

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When I had mine I used the power wire for the fender light, since a RG didnt use this wire.

Oct 9, 2009 | 03:19 PM

shovel52

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I used the power for the fender light on my Road Glide as well. About any ignition fed power source will work. The thing doesn't draw hardly any power. Ken

Oct 9, 2009 | 04:01 PM

harry.b

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I have the power antenna thats available from biketronics. It was pre wired to fit on the cigarette lighter power supply. That's where I hooked it to. Works great.

Oct 9, 2009 | 07:11 PM

PRrdglide

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My hidden antenna did not use power, no difference in range to speak of . We have run from the keys to the panhandle

Oct 10, 2009 | 08:12 AM

Curtis629

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Originally Posted by harry.b

I have the power antenna thats available from biketronics. It was pre wired to fit on the cigarette lighter power supply. That's where I hooked it to. Works great.

Where inside the fairing is the best place to mount the ant? Does it really matter? thought about just sticking it to the top of the radio body?

Oct 10, 2009 | 08:26 AM

toby34

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hidden ant power hook up

The JM unit is the best, they also provide instructions on where to grab the power as well as the gound. any good unit will require this. they also lay out the proper placement of the ant.

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Oct 10, 2009 | 09:08 AM

hogdad

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Cig Lighter for power. BTW I thought I was NOT happy with the reception of the inner fairing antenna-- Until I spent a hundred bucks and added an external at the rear of the bike. Guess what??????? for anything other than local that one sucks too. So if its not great after your done its probably not the antenna- going to get an FM power booster next or just keep playing CD's....