-
Ignition Static in Helmet Headset
During the first few rides I noticed ignition static in my helmet headset. My wife did not hear it in hers. It occurred at idle and I did not notice it once underway. And, it was only on the FM radio and not the CB.
So, after pulling off all of the tupperwear, I checked the integrity of the connections on the communications harness and made certain that none of the wires were crimped or wire-tied too severely.
That done, it was time to suppress the static.
For that, good grounding is the place to begin. I ran a ground braid from the AM/FM radio to the CB radio which had previously been grounded to the chassis.
(see my earlier post CB Radio Additional Grounding)
IMG_8290.jpg
Next, I used several of these snap-on ferrite chokes and strategically placed them along the communications harness.
Radio Shack, eBay, and certain electronic suppliers have these and they come in various shapes and flavors. Google snap-on ferrite chokes.
Chokes.jpg
These were placed at: (1) the CB/AM-FM radio junction under the RH grab bar; (2) the passenger headset junction under the LH grab bar, and (3) just prior to the rider's audio cable going under the glove box.
IMG_8294.jpg
Audio Choke.jpg
Shazam ... that took care of the ignition static !
Last edited by SpongeBob; 03-03-2014 at 05:07 PM.
-
Thanks Bob, I used your idea on my bike.
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|