CB Radio Issues

[Genr8r]

while we're talking CB,

My 2010 RT has always had the irritating habit of holding the channel open for about 10 to 15 seconds after releasing the ptt button. This occurs 50 or 60 % of the time. The dealer always says he can't duplicate the problem. Reception and range seem OK.

 

[stevedfive]

Genr8r, your issue is the instrument cluster. It caused the PTT to stick. Those with that problem in 2010 were replaced under BRP warranty. I know this because my 2010 RT was one of them.

 

[stevedfive]

RF static chokes and grounding

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?64112-Ignition-Static-in-Helmet-Headset

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?62985-CB-Radio-Additional-Grounding

 

[maxxheadroom]

I am a new member so forgive me if I'm doing this wrong. I just had a CB installed in my 2014 RTS and I have a horrible squeal in the headset when I key up the CB. After running some tests I'm sure it's RF getting into the audio. Is this something common? Will BRP know how to fix it? Anyone have any suggestions? I am using a Nolan helmet with J&M audio components.

I had the same problem on my 2012 but only when I had a passenger on. Found that if the passenger would actually hold the cord that goes from the helmet to the bike the squeal would go away. I put a couple of the old magnets that used to come with monitors (the little ones that wrapped around the monitor power cord) on the headset connectors and the problem went away. Just have to take a little plastic off to get underneath the connectors on the bike. Have not had the issue on my 2014.

Willy

 

[stevedfive]

However, two weeks ago on a SRA ride in Big Bear, I had a CB malfunction. We had just left to come home when I pushed the PTT to transmit and tell the other spyder something. When I did that all communication and sound went dead. No CB, no Intercomm, no AM/FM radio, all nothing. I looked down at the screen and no TX indicator. No matter what I did, nothing, no sound from anything. Rode that way all the way home. The next day, started up the bike and it all worked. :dontknow:

 

[MarcusB]

CB Issues

As a prospective 2014 buyer, I know of some problems w/2014 CB'S, My buddy just got his installed in his 2014 wks. ago. Also BikeMP3 is working on an A.M. CB radio for the spyders. I spoke to them @ WingDing last week & they said it will be available thru them in a month or 2. They also said this CB is being made by the same Co. that makes them for Honda, Kaw. Can Am etc. So if i purchase & the dealer made me a sweet offer today, I will wait to see what BikeMP 3 has to offer. Thanks, MarcusB

 

[Vern2014RTS]

Update on my CB issue.

Just thought I'd update everyone on my CB woes. After reporting all my CB issues to the dealer, and demonstrating those that I could, they finally contacted BRP who told them to replace it. They went to order one and we're told they were on back order till October. Obviously the supplier is having problems. I wish BRP would change suppliers. So...if you're having CB issues on your RT, you're not alone. After paying a grand for a CB this is ridiculous. I'm sure glad I had the dealer install it, or they'd, no doubt, be trying to blame it on me.

 

[kj2352]

CB issues

Hi, I have a 2012 RT and Have had problems with the CB It took me a year to discover that the CB is VHF when I thought it was UHF. I can't find anywhere where a UHF set is fitted to a Can am. The original works but we don't use them anymore. I would like to listen to the UHF channels to get highway updates etc. Hopeless on VHF. Anyone got any ideas?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Hi, I have a 2012 RT and Have had problems with the CB It took me a year to discover that the CB is VHF when I thought it was UHF. I can't find anywhere where a UHF set is fitted to a Can am. The original works but we don't use them anymore. I would like to listen to the UHF channels to get highway updates etc. Hopeless on VHF. Anyone got any ideas?

An Aussie will need to pipe in to help you as the US uses an entirely different scheme for CBs I think. I've no idea if ours is UHF, VHF, AM, or FM, just that there are channels 1 to 40 in the CB band.

 

[viperryder]

Bad CB

I found out that the CB is manufactured by 'Radio Sound Inc' out of Ky and is the same company who makes the CB's for HD. I would think that the two CB's would be virtually identical but who knows. Assuming they are the same unit than that narrows the issues down to wiring, antenna and headset. So I guess my best option at this point is to spend more money and I really don't like the idea of paying for a product and then having to spend more money to make it work right - know what I mean? But if I were to bit the bullet and do that I need to purchase a JM Corp Antenna for $99 and have it installed. NOTE: I was in a motorcycle accident any my left arm does not work properly so I have to find someone to help me do installs. Anyway, since I'm going to order the new Nolan n104 helmet I may as well order the hardwired cord from JM when I order the antenna. And finally, find a CB shop and have the antenna tuned. In theory, I should then have a working CB Radio.

This is most likely the steps I will take later this week. The burning questions is WHY HAVE WE BEEN PUT INTO A POSITION AS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE TO DO THiS??????? Shouldn't BPR and it's dealers be addressing this issue and fixing the problem? Is this an indication of what we can expect when other issues arise?

I too, am exwinger. Bought a 2011 RT-S and had CB installed. From day one had problems. Took back to dealer 6 or 7 times to get it fixed, 75 miles one way through Cleveland, Ohio. Changed dealers, and the new dealer found that the CB was not tuned to the coax cable. Changed out the coax and it worked beautifully. Bought a 2014 RT S with stock CB from this dealer and have no problems.

 

[Vern2014RTS]

Finally CB might be working

The new CB finally came in, at the end of riding season, near the end of October. Dealer installed it and this one seems to be working. One of my helmets has a very old J&M audio system which seems to not work quite right, so I replaced it and the new one seems to be working OK. Won't really know about total performance until riding season starts up again in the spring of 2015.

 

[ThreeWheels]

I had the factory CB/Intercom on my 2010 along with the J&M headsets.
Honestly, I didn't realize how badly it performed until I got the Sena Bluetooth setup on my 2014.
The handheld CB radio I use with the Bluetooth wireless works better than the factory installed CB on my 2010.

Just my opinion, I could be wrong. I'm sure someone here will let me know if I am.

 

[stevedfive]

Mine worked wonderfully until the coax connection at the CB radio module broke. BRP changed out everything and now it hardly works at all. The conversation is staticy and has about 100 foot range. The old one was crystal clear with at least 1/2 mile range. Very disappointed to say the least.

 

[DonST]

can't transmit

I finally got the new CB for my 2014 RT-S installed by the dealer. Worked fine in the garage between the Spyder and my Gold Wing. First chance to use it was on a New Year's Day ride with my Gold Wing chapter. I could transmit sitting in the parking lot, but once we got moving the CB squealed when I attempted to transmit. I could receive fine and the intercom worked. Any recommendations?

 

[MarkLawson]

I finally got the new CB for my 2014 RT-S installed by the dealer. Worked fine in the garage between the Spyder and my Gold Wing. First chance to use it was on a New Year's Day ride with my Gold Wing chapter. I could transmit sitting in the parking lot, but once we got moving the CB squealed when I attempted to transmit. I could receive fine and the intercom worked. Any recommendations?

By any chance, do you have the BRP trailer hitch and were you towing on that ride? In the first year of the RT, there was a trailer harness ground issue that resulted in a problem like that. This would be the harness installed on the RT itself that the trailer would plug into. It also caused other problems.

 

[2ndChildhood]

I think the CB for the Spyders sucks, what i did the fix the problems I was having I went with the following

http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=CSCBA-300

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[MarkLawson]

I think the CB for the Spyders sucks, what i did the fix the problems I was having I went with the following

http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=CSCBA-300

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I have installed this same J&M antenna kit also. Unfortunately, I have not had an opportunity to really test it out, even though I installed more than a year ago. I have heard good things about it, so hope it is a worthwhile upgrade.

 

[Marker]

I had the factory CB/Intercom on my 2010 along with the J&M headsets.
Honestly, I didn't realize how badly it performed until I got the Sena Bluetooth setup on my 2014.
The handheld CB radio I use with the Bluetooth wireless works better than the factory installed CB on my 2010.

Just my opinion, I could be wrong. I'm sure someone here will let me know if I am.

I am going to be using the same set up as you on my 2015 RT. What antenna are you using?
I thought about using a firestick no ground plane antenna, but have thought about using the rubber antenna that came with the portable midland cb.

I had the BRP CB/COMM system on my 2010 RT S and it was a total waste of money. Even with the J&M CB Antenna upgrade the cb did not transmit or receive very well.

 

[DonST]

By any chance, do you have the BRP trailer hitch and were you towing on that ride? In the first year of the RT, there was a trailer harness ground issue that resulted in a problem like that. This would be the harness installed on the RT itself that the trailer would plug into. It also caused other problems.

I do not have a trailer hitch. Where would this ground be ?

It seems a shame that you would have to buy a J& M antenna kit to make the really expensive stock CB work. I wonder if a Honda Gold Wing CB unit could be mounted in the same place as the Can-Am radio. Probably would not work with the Spyder's computer.

 

[2ndChildhood]

It is a shame that BRP can not make an antenna that works with there own CB.


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