Electric antenna

[molinoman]

Has anyone thought about putting in an electric antenna on either side of the trunk? Other than the initial shock of actually thinking of drilling a hole in the body (probably the right side looking at it from the back) I would think that it might solve the radio reception problem.

Any thoughts?

Dennis

193 dtg Dubai
194 dtg Home (Stallion ordering time)

 

[tfdeputydawg]

Explain further-not sure how an electric antenna improves reception?
For AM/FM?

 

[molinoman]

If you look at the Stallion you see no antenna. I don't believe there is an antenna built into the windshield...all that is serving as an antenna is the wire coiled (or in some cases somewhat uncoiled) in the trunk.

I put one on my Triumph Spitfire (1978) located on the left side of the trunk lid and my reception improved...was just wondering if the same would work on the Stallion. There have been several (a lot of...) posts complaining about the radio reception. If the cable is in the trunk it may explain the uneven reception often mentioned unless you were right under a broadcast antenna somewhere.

Dennis

192 dtg Dubai
193 dtg Home (Stallion ordering time)

 

[tfdeputydawg]

Now I understand!
Thanks and yes I think that would help, if the Stallions only have "internal" antennas

 

[silverdevil]

if I was you and wanted to put an antenna on for the radio I would put in an electric antenna so that you could lower it to put on the cover.
my 2 cents

 

[molinoman]

Thanks Silverdevil, that is what I was trying to address. Hopefully in the line of turn the Stallion off and the antenna automatically lowers if I remember it right.

Dennis

192 dtg Dubai
193 dtg Home (Stallion ordering time)

 

[John Luciano]

since the body is ABS or fiberglass it is a non conductor and non reflector . U should provide a piece of aluminum under the antenna to act as a reflector ( all Goldwings have this ) or purchase one designed for use on a boat. The external antenna even with out this mod should improve you radio 50% or better.

 

[molinoman]

Thanks John, I'll put that in my "mod" kit list for when I get mine.

Dennis

191 dtg Dubai
192 dtg Home (Stallion ordering time)

 

[CAS]

On my plastic 09, there is a factory installed amplified antenna unit mounted right behind the radio.

I just took the coiled wire that goes to it and ran it out under the carpeting bottom and the FM reception was much improved. I would expect that if you moved the amplified module away from the radio it would improve reception also.

I was told by TMS on earlier units, this amp was mounted on the gas tank.

 

[Big Dog]

Why not just go to either XM, or Sirius and get get coverage with out any antenna sticking up? All you have is a round disc about 1.5" wide and under .5" high. You could mount it under the dash, or if you have a dash mat, it could be under it.

 

[molinoman]

That is a possible solution Big Dog as I will have the Zumo 665 and will have to deal with XM eventually. I am not all that enthused about the radio part of it (XM) as I use Ipod with the tunes I want to listen to (and there are a lot of them) so I don't really need that but I will need it apparently to get the NEXRAD capability for weather.

Dennis

190 dtg Dubai
191 dtg Home (Stallion ordering time)

 

[BenO]

Here is what I did since I only could only get 2 stations on mine, where I am at most of the times so I used my truck radio as my reference for my signal.

I went and bought a Marine Antenna, (Designed for boats, I think it was a 15” been too long) I plugged into the radio and placed the little whip antenna up in the wheel well behind the radio. I now get everything the truck radio gets.

And nothing to see and I am now happy with my signals as I travel.

 

[Lunchbox1983]

Beno has a good suggestion and it will work. The other option is if you install a CB, get a splitter and tap the radio to the CB ant.

FM radio hooked to CB ant good

CB hooked to FM ant Bad

Just unscrew it to put the cover over.