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    I don't get it?? Why would any want a Ham radio on a bike???? I don't even want an intercom….
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    Only ham I want on mine is a sandwich with lettuce,tomato.

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    Wow, a lot of hams on Spyders

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    I've got a Yaesu FTM-10R dual band VHF/UHF rig to install. Just need he time to get to it. It uses bluetooth, so I plan on interfacing it with my Scala G9s. Control hea is really small an I will put in the factory GPS location an the main radio under the seat.


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    KC5EDK, Never thought about operating on the Spyder. Now would be a good reason to drag the trailer all the time. It can carry extra PS and mount my Halo. I have not seen a bugcatcher mounted yet.

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    I had the same question.

    I am wondering if there is someway to either disconnect or A/B the CB and somehow wire my ham radio so I can use the PTT button and talk and listen through my Helmet Mic and Speakers.

    I have a 2010 RT-S with the ICOM system and I am hard wired to the bike using the J&M Headset and adapter cable.

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    N1OTS here. I used to have 2/440 on my Goldwing.

    But for the spyder lets see
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    Default Blue tooth dongle from sena for PTT radios

    Quote Originally Posted by MarcFTL View Post
    I had the same question.

    I am wondering if there is someway to either disconnect or A/B the CB and somehow wire my ham radio so I can use the PTT button and talk and listen through my Helmet Mic and Speakers.

    I have a 2010 RT-S with the ICOM system and I am hard wired to the bike using the J&M Headset and adapter cable.

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    This dongle this very similar to what BRP is now using and gives a way to use the PTT on the handlebar

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    KB0XR first licensed in 1959 as KN0QZK

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    I'd rather be on 3 wheels, but 18 pays the BILLs!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dragonrider View Post
    I don't get it?? Why would any want a Ham radio on a bike???? I don't even want an intercom….


    Same reason we would a ham any where, comunacate, get or report weather, in any emergency a ham radio works when cell phones fail. AND the list continues.....
    I'd rather be on 3 wheels, but 18 pays the BILLs!
    We are a two SpYder family!

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    KG5CFK Just got my 2012 RT yesterday. I would like to just mount my handheld beofong and be done with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Knightmedic View Post
    KG5CFK Just got my 2012 RT yesterday. I would like to just mount my handheld beofong and be done with it.


    Best and easiest thing to do is buy the SENA SR10 and "be done with it".
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    Quote Originally Posted by DR Buck View Post
    I've got a Yaesu FTM-10R dual band VHF/UHF rig to install. Just need he time to get to it. It uses bluetooth, so I plan on interfacing it with my Scala G9s. Control hea is really small an I will put in the factory GPS location an the main radio under the seat.


    de K3SK
    I've got 2 of the same rig, FTM-10R, I got specifically for my bikes, I just haven't taken the time to mount them. I am trying to decide how and which antenna to mount. Around here most folks stay on 2 meter, so my antenna choices will primarily be for those frequencies, I've also got the bluetooth installed on one of them, so intercom won't be a problem, either. I'm thinking of running the main unit in the trunk, or saddlebag, and run the extension under the seat to the glove box with the head mounted inside, for security. Not sure whether I want to run it full time hot, or turned off with the ignition.
    I couldn't have chosen a better callsign than the one the FCC assigned to me, being a retired Army medic, if you take the region number out of my call it becomes KILL U, KI4LLU, how cool is that, lol.
    I'll be watching this thread to find out the antenna choices y'all come up with.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Doktor View Post
    I've got 2 of the same rig, FTM-10R, I got specifically for my bikes, I just haven't taken the time to mount them. I am trying to decide how and which antenna to mount. Around here most folks stay on 2 meter, so my antenna choices will primarily be for those frequencies, I've also got the bluetooth installed on one of them, so intercom won't be a problem, either. I'm thinking of running the main unit in the trunk, or saddlebag, and run the extension under the seat to the glove box with the head mounted inside, for security. Not sure whether I want to run it full time hot, or turned off with the ignition.
    I couldn't have chosen a better callsign than the one the FCC assigned to me, being a retired Army medic, if you take the region number out of my call it becomes KILL U, KI4LLU, how cool is that, lol.
    I'll be watching this thread to find out the antenna choices y'all come up with.


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    The only antenna that will work is something that is 1/2 wave for 2 meters because of no ground plane. I think mine is Diamond dual-band. Radio is mounted in the frunk on the right side rear wall. On my limited, its behind thr zipper on the frunk lining. Antenna ia mounted on the back left side where there wasa spot for a 2nd antenna, opposite the factory radio antenna. I used a stick on mount because of limited mounting options. I'll try and get some close-up photos and post them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DR Buck View Post
    The only antenna that will work is something that is 1/2 wave for 2 meters because of no ground plane. I think mine is Diamond dual-band. Radio is mounted in the frunk on the right side rear wall. On my limited, its behind thr zipper on the frunk lining. Antenna ia mounted on the back left side where there wasa spot for a 2nd antenna, opposite the factory radio antenna. I used a stick on mount because of limited mounting options. I'll try and get some close-up photos and post them.
    Thanks


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    Default Yaesu FTM-10R Install on 2012 RT LTD

    First - Why the H--L is this thread in the Oregon board? I couldn't find it to post the below pictures.


    Here is my ham radio install on my 2012 RT Ltd.


    This is where I installed the main chassis of the FTM-10R. It's behind the frunk liner.




    I had to make the hole for the wires to enter and exit the frunk and drill 2 holes for the radio mounting bolts.




    The control head sits on top of the dash next to my relocated GPS. The cable to the main unit tucks up under between the two sections of dash. You need to make a small cut-out for the wire to pass through.






    As I said earlier, the antenna is a dual-band Diamond. The model is a NR770HA mounted where the filler plug for a second antenna is located on the left side.




    The mount I use is the HRK stick on mount. I trimmed off both ends of the mount to make it shorter so it fit and looked better on the Spyder. The antenna wire is fed down through the mount center into the antenna opening and routed to the front where the main radio chassis is located in the frunk.











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    I think I'll let M'Lady use a radio shack h/t on batteries with a speaker mic. That way when she drops it, I can't be blamed. Well, not totally at least..... k7xi and ke7cyk

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    Just found this thread. I'm a new Spyder owner and a Technician (KB1EDA). Am also exploring an installation of a 2meter/ 440 rig on the bike. up in NH currently, but will be on the bike in FL for the winter. Will keep looking for further advice.

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    Hello,
    KA2PFL here. Here is where I mounted my Ham antenna.








    This is the Ham radio on our 2015 RTL. The Radio is installed in the trunk (so I do not fiddle while Spydering down the road).





    The antenna is mounted here with a metal plate under it for strength.







    The radio is connected to a Sena SR10 mounted here. I wired the PTT to the Spyders PTT switch on the handlebar.







    It works great, but kind of missing the 30 watts of a mobile dual bander.





    It falls right in line with the existing antenna and looks like it belongs there. The base was a nmo trunk lip antenna. Removed the trunk lip bracket and installed it under the nmo mount to act as a giant fender washer so the plastic would not crack under the mount. It has been there for 6 months and no issues. Make sure you choose an antenna that does not need a ground plane, the one shown does not need a ground plane.

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    Another ham on an RT. No rig on bike yet.


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    Advanced Class, but not currently active. WD4OAQ

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    Cool thread. Well, they are assembling my RT today so I'll be another HAM on a spyder.
    (Amateur Extra)

    I like the pic of the install above - I have an ICOM 880 I may install like that as it's head unit
    is separate. Although the new 2730 or 5100 look nice. I also have a couple 2300H's I could
    use but they are an all in one unit so installation would need some room. On the plus side
    for the 2300 is they have no fan.

    Question: Has anyone ever installed an HF rig on their Spyder? I have a 7100 that I'll probably
    end up installing in my diamond plate trailer (Main unit and probably a screwdriver antenna) and
    have the head unit to put on picnic tables while camping. I'm wondering if anyone installed
    a mobile HF all band/all mode unit directly on the spyder, what antenna they like, etc.

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