severdog Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 I've always found it useful to have communications on my bike. I currently run APRS tracking (www.geocities.com/craig_severson/ham/aprs.html) as well as CB capabilities on my ST. I would like to add these capabilities to the Bird, albeit in a more refined manner than hanging 5/8 wave verticals off the tail like the ST. * Has anyone done any VHF antenna mounting on the front cowl? Maybe a 1/4 wave vertical off of the mirror bracket? * Any low-profile CB antenna installations on the tail cowl area? I can live with limited performance as I do 99% listening here anyway. Rubber ducks are not an option here, performance is nil. any and all suggestions appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 How about an L bracket under one of the rear turn signals? It would be out of the way and hardly visible when the mast is removed. Would you be using a bottom loaded unit, whip, center loaded....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severdog Posted July 1, 2003 Author Share Posted July 1, 2003 Current CB antenna is 48" top loaded fiberglas whip courtesy of rat shack. I may go with a base loaded model with a whip so it provides a lower profile, even though they're not as efficient as top loaded. I'll check out your suggestion for the turn signal L-bracket. I've always thought that BMW's method of hanging a vertical off the nose was kinda cool on their R1150RT's. Don't like the idea of a CB whip banging me in the helmet at 100 mph, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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