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Garmin XM antenna
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fastfraser
Blazing Member
I've got the XM and the antenna goes in the rear trunk . It's hit and miss if I get a signal so I'm going to reroute the cable and antenna so I can mount it on top of the trunk.
On any vehicle I've seen the antenna is mounted outside high on the vehicle (Roof)
On any vehicle I've seen the antenna is mounted outside high on the vehicle (Roof)
Spyderjohn
New member
I mounted mine on top of the trunk using velcro. I find the reception still not as good as the automotive factory install. I think the quality of the antenna is not as good. It is a different style of antenna.
MarkLawson
RT-S PE#0031
Mine is on the clutch fluid reservoir cap with the steel disk provided by Garmin with it. The reception is pretty good. Not real crazy about how it looks, but allows for easy moving between the Spyder, Goldwing & truck. Would love to shorten the cord to about 9" since I have run an antenna extension cord between the handlebar and the bottom-side cover and out where the clutch line exits. Have a big shrink-wrapped wad of cord that looks pretty tacky. Cutting the cord would be difficult since it has 5 wires in it to attach to a new connector. The crimping tool for that particular connector is about $300. Pretty well took that plan off the table...
Brevet05
New member
While it's not 9", there is a 2' cable antenna for about $30. http://www.myradiostore.com/antennas-cables/antenna-motorcycle/2-foot-roady-antenna.html.
I have mine velcroed on the rear top trunk. Works fine unless riding 2 up, then it's a bit spotty. Also not great riding due south.
MarkLawson
RT-S PE#0031
The XM antenna I use for my Garmin Zumo 550 is both an antenna & an XM receiver. The Zumo acts acts the tuner. My specific antenna is required for the Zumo & runs about $250... :dontknow:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=311
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Spyderjohn
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Mark you are correct, the antenna is the receiver and I think that is the problem. That is why I think a regular xm radio has better reception. I bought a 6 foot garmin extension from GPS city in calgary, Alberta, Canada. It works OK.
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