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CB Antenna on GoldWing motorcycle

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Johnny R, Nov 22, 2012.

  1. Nov 22, 2012 #1
    Johnny R

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    It seems to me that the stock CB antenna on my GoldWing does not cut it. Anyone have experience with other antennas (such as Firestick) on a touring bike?
     
    Johnny R, Nov 22, 2012
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  3. Nov 22, 2012 #2
    mike5511

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    No antenna works real well on a bike. Not enough metal for a good ground plane as I understand it. I'm happy if I can talk as far as I can see. Sometimes it will do a little better (08 Ultra Classic)
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2012 #3
    MsJamie

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    More metal in the air is always better. I've seen Wings with a 5' helical (Firestik and the like) on them.

    As Mike said, though, the ground losses on a bike are quite high.
     
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  5. Nov 23, 2012 #4
    Johnny R

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    Thanks for the replies. Have you thought about a Firestick no ground plane antenna? Could it be that these have the ground plane built in?
     
    Johnny R, Nov 23, 2012
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  7. Nov 23, 2012 #5
    Big Duker

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