"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
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Santa left me an FT-10R, which I plan to put on my Shadow Spirit 1100.
Nice bulletproof dual band unit with a detachable head, Bluetooth, and a
lot of other features.

While I'm deciding where to mount the radio - a Spirit is kind of retro
chopper style, not a lot of open space, and whether to go bluetooth or
wired for the headset, the antenna could be another issue.

I had originally thought about a 5/8th, but a possible setup might have
the antenna have no or little feedline, being directly connected to th e
unit.

I also want some sort of compromise between obtrusiveness and performance.
I'm willing to put a bugcatcher on the SUV, but aesthetics are more
important on the bike.

Dual band 144/440 on a motorcycle...Any suggestions?

- 73 de Mike N3LI -

I hope the Shadow Spirit's battery is heavier than the unit in the CBF1000.

Anyway start developing your "dead battery bike pushing" skills...