I've never heard anything but static on my CB. I've scanned channels going down the interstate with truckers going both ways and I'm not even sure it works! I had no idea until the other day it was a full 40 channel unit...I thought it was just the preset 8 channels until I pushed the joystick sideways!! DUH...

I wish I had a portable CB for testing...or a friend with one in the vehicle. Sure not like the old days where EVERYONE had one.

 

Plongson - I use mine all the time. HOG Chapter rides, and when riding down the road.

I did buy a portable so I can test mine during the winter in my garage. Chapter member here found that the problem was a loose connection in the trunk. You cna get a portable for about $69.

Do you ride with anyone that has one? Or, next time you stop by a Harley dealer, have them key the mic on one they have.

 

Ha, That's a GREAT idea! I swing by my dealer quite often...I'll hit 'em up...

 

In addition, if you are only hearing static, your squelch is set too low. You need to increase the squelch one bar at a time until the static goes away. Typically this is 3-5 bars. Don't go too high or you won't hear anyone at all.

 

As someone who is handy with replacing stuff, but not so electrically inclined, and idea where a guy could get such a cable?

 

I am betting that a replacement cable with a TNC male connector on one end and a UHF SO-239 male connector on the other end will require buying the coax and crimping heads onto it. It is probably also the only way to route the coax cleanly into the faring and tour-pak. Lastly, if you do that, you will not be able to easily remove the tour-pack because it will eliminate the connection just in front of the tour-pak.

Not to mention, I am not even sure the connector at the antenna stud is UHF SO-239. I am guessing not but will have to look to know.

 

The connector at the antenna stud is not SO-239 but if you're willing to drill the TP you can add the connector just like the am/fm antenna

 

https://onlinecables.com/rf-fxc/inde...cable=&length=

 

Bummer. I am not one interested in drilling the TP.

 

I installed the new antenna this past weekend and was able to tune it to 1.3:1. The center load is just above the top tip of the AM/FM antenna, well above my head, so I am hoping for better range. I haven't had the chance to test the range yet.

Antenna is so long I have to take it off before pulling it into my garage. I can live with that because I will only use it on HOG rides or multi-day touring rides. Rest of the time I will have the stock antenna mounted.