Short CB antenna

[chaz7771931]

Is there a short CB antenna for the 2010 RT? Got the radio short antenna but haven’t seen one for the CB.

Thanks

Charles

[Motorcycledave]

2 way radio antennas are cut to a certain size, CB antennas are cut for 11 meters that is
what a CB transmits on, you may be able to find a loaded antenna at a radio shop
that deals in Ham and CB radios.

Is there a short CB antenna for the 2010 RT? Got the radio short antenna but haven’t seen one for the CB.

Thanks

Charles

[chaz7771931]

Just wondering since I had a short antenna for my harley that I had before my spyder

[Easy Rider]

Just wondering since I had a short antenna for my harley that I had before my spyder

The performance of the CanAm CB is bad enough. A shorter antenna can only make it worse.....even if it is one designed for CB use.

[chaz7771931]

use it only for short distance so proformance is not a big issue 1/4 mile at the most.

[Easy Rider]

use it only for short distance so proformance is not a big issue 1/4 mile at the most.

Start at the J&M web site. Look for replacement antennas.
I suspect the one you already have is the shortest they have......but maybe not.

Then, any antenna made specifically for CB should work.....IF it has the same threads as the one you have now.

Just any old piece of wire won't work 'cause it might blow your transmitter.

[chaz7771931]

Thanks for the info. I found this on hotspyder.com

Can-Am Spyder RT Shortee Antenna

[Ben Burped]

Start at the J&M web site. Look for replacement antennas.
I suspect the one you already have is the shortest they have......but maybe not.

Then, any antenna made specifically for CB should work.....IF it has the same threads as the one you have now.

Just any old piece of wire won't work 'cause it might blow your transmitter.

My CB was about worthless until I installed the J & M CB antenna. Very pleased with the new antenna. There are many considerations when choosing a CB antenna besides height.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Thanks for the info. I found this on hotspyder.com

Can-Am Spyder RT Shortee Antenna

Website seems to not exist. You got the URL correct?

Learn all about CB antennas here: http://www.firestik.com/ You can use their antennas but you'll have to modify the brass mounting block, which is not a real difficult job. I'm using their No Ground Plane antenna, but it's not short!

[chaz7771931]

try this:

http://www.hotspyderaccessories.com/

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

try this:

http://www.hotspyderaccessories.com/

That's a multi-purpose antenna. I used an AM/FM/CB antenna, a longer version, on my Goldwing but was never enamored with how well it worked for CB. For ease of installation I'd consider the J & M one as I'm guessing it has been tuned to work on the Spyder as well as any fixed length antenna can. The one from Firestik is probably better but you'll have to modify the mounting block and you really need an SWR meter to fine tune it for best performance on a Spyder. Capturing a radio signal is no big deal and the antenna to do so can vary tremendously. Transmitting is a whole different animal and that is where the antenna configuration really matters.

[chaz7771931]

thanks for the info