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Only ham I want on mine is a sandwich with lettuce,tomato.
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K1VTR. ( Vacumn Tube Radio)
Falmouth Amature Radio Association
Wow, a lot of hams on Spyders
73
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I've got a Yaesu FTM-10R dual band VHF/UHF rig to install. Just need he time to get to it. It uses bluetooth, so I plan on interfacing it with my Scala G9s. Control hea is really small an I will put in the factory GPS location an the main radio under the seat.
de K3SK
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KC5EDK, Never thought about operating on the Spyder. Now would be a good reason to drag the trailer all the time. It can carry extra PS and mount my Halo. I have not seen a bugcatcher mounted yet.
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I had the same question.
I am wondering if there is someway to either disconnect or A/B the CB and somehow wire my ham radio so I can use the PTT button and talk and listen through my Helmet Mic and Speakers.
I have a 2010 RT-S with the ICOM system and I am hard wired to the bike using the J&M Headset and adapter cable.
Marc
KA2GIW
marcftl@gmail.com
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N1OTS here. I used to have 2/440 on my Goldwing.
But for the spyder lets see
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Blue tooth dongle from sena for PTT radios
Originally Posted by MarcFTL
I had the same question.
I am wondering if there is someway to either disconnect or A/B the CB and somehow wire my ham radio so I can use the PTT button and talk and listen through my Helmet Mic and Speakers.
I have a 2010 RT-S with the ICOM system and I am hard wired to the bike using the J&M Headset and adapter cable.
Marc
KA2GIW
marcftl@gmail.com
This dongle this very similar to what BRP is now using and gives a way to use the PTT on the handlebar
Don
N7WOL
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KB0XR first licensed in 1959 as KN0QZK
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N1RDH - Vanity Call Sign - General
Cyn - better half - K4CYN also vanity - tech
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WHY?
Originally Posted by Dragonrider
I don't get it?? Why would any want a Ham radio on a bike???? I don't even want an intercom….
Same reason we would a ham any where, comunacate, get or report weather, in any emergency a ham radio works when cell phones fail. AND the list continues.....
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Me too
KG5CFK Just got my 2012 RT yesterday. I would like to just mount my handheld beofong and be done with it.
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Originally Posted by Knightmedic
KG5CFK Just got my 2012 RT yesterday. I would like to just mount my handheld beofong and be done with it.
Best and easiest thing to do is buy the SENA SR10 and "be done with it".
de K3SK
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Originally Posted by DR Buck
I've got a Yaesu FTM-10R dual band VHF/UHF rig to install. Just need he time to get to it. It uses bluetooth, so I plan on interfacing it with my Scala G9s. Control hea is really small an I will put in the factory GPS location an the main radio under the seat.
de K3SK
I've got 2 of the same rig, FTM-10R, I got specifically for my bikes, I just haven't taken the time to mount them. I am trying to decide how and which antenna to mount. Around here most folks stay on 2 meter, so my antenna choices will primarily be for those frequencies, I've also got the bluetooth installed on one of them, so intercom won't be a problem, either. I'm thinking of running the main unit in the trunk, or saddlebag, and run the extension under the seat to the glove box with the head mounted inside, for security. Not sure whether I want to run it full time hot, or turned off with the ignition.
I couldn't have chosen a better callsign than the one the FCC assigned to me, being a retired Army medic, if you take the region number out of my call it becomes KILL U, KI4LLU, how cool is that, lol.
I'll be watching this thread to find out the antenna choices y'all come up with.
Doc
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General Class
KB5EZQ
73's
2010 Full Moon Silver RS SE5
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Originally Posted by Doktor
I've got 2 of the same rig, FTM-10R, I got specifically for my bikes, I just haven't taken the time to mount them. I am trying to decide how and which antenna to mount. Around here most folks stay on 2 meter, so my antenna choices will primarily be for those frequencies, I've also got the bluetooth installed on one of them, so intercom won't be a problem, either. I'm thinking of running the main unit in the trunk, or saddlebag, and run the extension under the seat to the glove box with the head mounted inside, for security. Not sure whether I want to run it full time hot, or turned off with the ignition.
I couldn't have chosen a better callsign than the one the FCC assigned to me, being a retired Army medic, if you take the region number out of my call it becomes KILL U, KI4LLU, how cool is that, lol.
I'll be watching this thread to find out the antenna choices y'all come up with.
Doc
The only antenna that will work is something that is 1/2 wave for 2 meters because of no ground plane. I think mine is Diamond dual-band. Radio is mounted in the frunk on the right side rear wall. On my limited, its behind thr zipper on the frunk lining. Antenna ia mounted on the back left side where there wasa spot for a 2nd antenna, opposite the factory radio antenna. I used a stick on mount because of limited mounting options. I'll try and get some close-up photos and post them.
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Originally Posted by DR Buck
The only antenna that will work is something that is 1/2 wave for 2 meters because of no ground plane. I think mine is Diamond dual-band. Radio is mounted in the frunk on the right side rear wall. On my limited, its behind thr zipper on the frunk lining. Antenna ia mounted on the back left side where there wasa spot for a 2nd antenna, opposite the factory radio antenna. I used a stick on mount because of limited mounting options. I'll try and get some close-up photos and post them.
Thanks
Doc
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HAM RADIO
I think I'll let M'Lady use a radio shack h/t on batteries with a speaker mic. That way when she drops it, I can't be blamed. Well, not totally at least..... k7xi and ke7cyk
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Ham Radio on a Spyder
Just found this thread. I'm a new Spyder owner and a Technician (KB1EDA). Am also exploring an installation of a 2meter/ 440 rig on the bike. up in NH currently, but will be on the bike in FL for the winter. Will keep looking for further advice.
73's
Jack
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Another ham on an RT. No rig on bike yet.
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Advanced Class, but not currently active. WD4OAQ
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Cool thread. Well, they are assembling my RT today so I'll be another HAM on a spyder.
(Amateur Extra)
I like the pic of the install above - I have an ICOM 880 I may install like that as it's head unit
is separate. Although the new 2730 or 5100 look nice. I also have a couple 2300H's I could
use but they are an all in one unit so installation would need some room. On the plus side
for the 2300 is they have no fan.
Question: Has anyone ever installed an HF rig on their Spyder? I have a 7100 that I'll probably
end up installing in my diamond plate trailer (Main unit and probably a screwdriver antenna) and
have the head unit to put on picnic tables while camping. I'm wondering if anyone installed
a mobile HF all band/all mode unit directly on the spyder, what antenna they like, etc.
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