Tartan Terror Posted September 20, 2006 Share #1 Posted September 20, 2006 I am now using the Sirius radio and so far I really like it. One thind I do not like is the Antenna length (Cable) One that came with the unit has a cable about 20 ft long. Way too much speghetti on the Handle bars. Anyone know of a antenna with a shorter cable or is there a way to shorten the cable down to about 1 ft or less just for the bike? I noticed they make a shorter one for the XM (which I dont have) but will the antenna work with the sirius? Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted September 20, 2006 Share #2 Posted September 20, 2006 I have cut and spliced them but it's not that easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terror Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share #3 Posted September 20, 2006 As long as you have had success I can do it. I went to school for electronics before I opened the tire shop. I think I can give it a whirl. You say you have done it with success? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted September 20, 2006 Share #4 Posted September 20, 2006 Hey Tartan, I just ran the extra antenna wire down the handle bar and inserted it in the fairing and wire tied it up in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted September 20, 2006 Share #5 Posted September 20, 2006 As long as you have had success I can do it. I went to school for electronics before I opened the tire shop. I think I can give it a whirl. You say you have done it with success? Yes..I have done it with success. I should add...I did it on an XM radio but I wouldn't think there would be any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hale374 Posted September 20, 2006 Share #6 Posted September 20, 2006 I got my XM antenna from some place off the internet an a 1 foot length. Just can't find where I found them. That way I could transfer the longer antenna into the cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terror Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share #7 Posted September 20, 2006 I took apart the reciever part of the antenna and I looks like a very careful job to do but I can do it I think. Very delicate soldering but do able. Im still wondering if the XM cable will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terror Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share #8 Posted September 20, 2006 I went to bust buy and asked if the XM and Sirius antennas are the same. I would feel better if I tried it but the make a 1 ft long antenna for the XM. Has anyone tried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted September 24, 2006 Share #9 Posted September 24, 2006 I went to bust buy and asked if the XM and Sirius antennas are the same. I would feel better if I tried it but the make a 1 ft long antenna for the XM. Has anyone tried?keep us posted if you do it.i would like to shorten mine.bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terror Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share #10 Posted September 25, 2006 Depending on what unit you have you can buy shorter ones.I found a 1ft one on www.myradiostore.com I ordered it and got it the next day. I have the Sirius starmate that is made by audiovox. It works. It also fits the XM roady roady2 and the mi fi. They make all kinds of lengths in between and look very neat. Mine cost 29.95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted September 25, 2006 Share #11 Posted September 25, 2006 Depending on what unit you have you can buy shorter ones.I found a 1ft one on www.myradiostore.com I ordered it and got it the next day. I have the Sirius starmate that is made by audiovox. It works. It also fits the XM roady roady2 and the mi fi. They make all kinds of lengths in between and look very neat. Mine cost 29.95. i've got the starmate.they don't list the starmate am i looking at the right one?1 foot $29.95.bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terror Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share #12 Posted September 25, 2006 Yes it is Bill. It lists the Audiovox and the Starmate is built for Sirius by Audiovox. I got mine already and it works. Little deceiving but the MY RADIO STORE is mainly XM. I tried it and it does work and is a lot neater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted September 25, 2006 Share #13 Posted September 25, 2006 Yes it is Bill. It lists the Audiovox and the Starmate is built for Sirius by Audiovox. I got mine already and it works. Little deceiving but the MY RADIO STORE is mainly XM. I tried it and it does work and is a lot neaterthanks,i will order one.bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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