Just a CB Antenna, Puh-leeeeze?

[SilverSurfer]

I have seen many threads about full CB system installation; one has a Spyder RT owner with his RT completely torn down to put in BRP's RT CB radio. I have no such ambition ... I'm a simple man of simple needs. So uhkay: Looking at the back of my RT-S, I have the AM/FM radio whip on the right. On the left, I have nothing except the plug that one pops out to accommodate the second antenna.

ALL I WANT TO DO IS: Install a CB antenna on the left-rear of the Spyder using the existing location meant to do so. I intend to extend the CB antenna coaxial down in back of/under the seat, so when I use my Midland 75-822 portable, I can use the power sources I already have under the seat along with the antenna coax, to attach to my portable radio. When I don't have the Midland with me, I disconnect the power and antenna and coil neatly under the seat until next use. It's not elegant, but it's not a $975.00 CB solution either. I want to be able to hook my Midland portable to a mounted antenna to acheive range.

I have never seen an explanation or illustration on how to just install a CB antenna in the unused antenna bay on the rear of a Spyder RT. I know that Can Am sells a "replacement antenna kit," which includes antenna, mounting hardware and grounding strap. However, they don't have a picture of the kit, and I don't know if the the kit comes with adequate installation instructions.

Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Paul
(SilverSurfer)

 

[NancysToy]

keep in mind that you would have to install a "No Ground Plane" antenna. These have very long cables, which should not be shortened. You would have to coil up and hide the excess. I suspect you will also have to rig up the mount and the boot on your own.