Sierra Electronics Antenna
Revised: 02/04/2003
Introduction:
First I need to explain that I do not have a Honda CB. I installed a handheld CB on the left handlebar, of my 2002 GL1800 Gold Wing. After a little research I had three possible antenna options to choose from. I could go to the local CB shop and rig something, buy the Honda CB antenna, or buy the new Sierra Electronics combo CB/FM fiberglass antenna. I decided on the Sierra Electronics. These are my reasons:
I installed a Tulsa windshield, on my bike, and it slopes back more than the OEM windshield. The rubber duck antenna on the CB interfered with the windshield and I did not want to redo the CB mount, so I had a good excuse to buy another accessory.
- I wanted a little more transmission range.
- I like the looks of the Sierra Electronics antenna.
- I did not want to drill any holes on my bike
Materials:
Sierra Electronics |
CB/Radio antenna with splitter # SIE-GL18ANTKT1 |
$90.00 |
Radio Shack |
Female Motorola type connector # 274-710 |
$3.99 |
Radio Shack |
RG-58 Coax Cable Assembly 12Ft # 278-965 |
$6.99 |
Installation:
- First I unrolled the 12 ft RG-58 Coax Cable Assembly, # 278-965.
- The RG-58 Coax Cable Assembly has BNC connectors at both ends. I cut one of the BNC connectors off. I only need one BNC connector to connect to the handheld CB. At the other end of the cable I will install a female Motorola type connector a little later.
- I then ran the cut end of the coax cable from the left handlebar down to where the handlebar bolts on to the fork.
- Then I carefully and with some patience ran the cable down the left side under the shelter and gas tank back to under the seat.
- At the end of the coax cable under the seat , I installed the Female Motorola type connector # 274-710, so I could connect the to the Sierra Electronics CB/FM antenna splitter.
- I used black nylon tie-straps to secure the cable in place.
