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[bisounours]

Morning,

Also, from the other border, I confirm the excellent contact with the J&M people in States. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
If the products are so good than the people, it's fine but we wait the end of the tests from our specialist  

Jacques

[RJ749]

MF,
Glad that this thread helped you.  You're right, the J&M people are great.  Great tech support and sales.  And they stand behind their product 100%.  You'll like the shorties.  I finally got the parts from Radio Shack to make the patch cable, now just looking for a good day to take the ride out and do an SWR check.
Cheer [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],Red

Looking forward to the numbers Red.  I went ahead an ordered the antennas last night.

[RedDevil]

Looking forward to the numbers Red.  I went ahead an ordered the antennas last night.

I don't think you'll be disappointed regardless.  They look nice, and by initial non-calibrated performance, perform much better than those gawd-awful factory whips, even on FM/AM/WB.   It's supposed to snow tomorrow, but hopefully, it will clear up by the weekend so I can get out, at least out of the garage and up on the street, and do some measurements.
Cheers [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],
Red

[bisounours]

Please Red,

Ride safe, if the road is not fine.

Jacques

[RedDevil]

Please Red,

Ride safe, if the road is not fine.

Jacques

Jaques,
Thanks for the kind words...not to worry though, the Jester doesn't go out in weather that may be hazardous to either its or my health.
Cheers  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],
Red

[RedDevil]

Well guys, I don't have any results for you.  I took the bike out with my new cables and meter today to do an SWR check, and guess what?  The parts that I got from radio shack (the motorola-style connectors), don't work with my 07's connectors!!!!!! They are apparently totally different connectors then the 06 and earlier have...I can't believe that they would change them, but neither plug worked...now I have to try and figure out what type of bastardized plugs they are.  Sorry guys.  

Red

[ultrafxr]

Well guys, I don't have any results for you.  I took the bike out with my new cables and meter today to do an SWR check, and guess what?  The parts that I got from radio shack (the motorola-style connectors), don't work with my 07's connectors!!!!!! They are apparently totally different connectors then the 06 and earlier have...I can't believe that they would change them, but neither plug worked...now I have to try and figure out what type of bastardized plugs they are.  Sorry guys.  

Red

Red, you are talking about the connectors to use at the antenna connection in the tour pak, right?  If so you must have the wrong Radio Shack parts because they work fine on my '07.  

[RedDevil]

Red, you are talking about the connectors to use at the antenna connection in the tour pak, right?  If so you must have the wrong Radio Shack parts because they work fine on my '07.  

Interesting...the parts I got from radio shack were the parts that were listed in this topic.  I had to go to two stores to get them.  Both of them were resealed packs.  I hope I didn't get different parts in the packaging with the right numbers on them.  :-/   Thanks for the info, if you can send me the part numbers, if you still have them, I can compare them to the part numbers I was given.  I don't need the part numbers for the coax cables, I have plenty of spare ones in the basement.  Just the two Motorola-type connectors.  The ones I have, definitely don't work on my bike.
Cheers [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],
Red

[magicl1]

Interesting...the parts I got from radio shack were the parts that were listed in this topic.  I had to go to two stores to get them.  Both of them were resealed packs.  I hope I didn't get different parts in the packaging with the right numbers on them.  :-/   Thanks for the info, if you can send me the part numbers, if you still have them, I can compare them to the part numbers I was given.  I don't need the part numbers for the coax cables, I have plenty of spare ones in the basement.  Just the two Motorola-type connectors.  The ones I have, definitely don't work on my bike.
Cheers [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],
Red

Would pictures help?  I cropped one of my photos to include just the connectors.

[RJ749]

Would pictures help?  I cropped one of my photos to include just the connectors.

Magic, you know they always help.......... [smiley=worthless.gif]

Good job [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[ultrafxr]

Would pictures help?  I cropped one of my photos to include just the connectors.

Thanks magic.  I had not had time to do this for Red.  But these are the parts you need for sure. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

From Radio Shack website:  

UHF-to-Motorola-Type Scanner Adapter  
Model: 278-208  |  Catalog #: 278-208  

This scanner adapter accepts a PL-259 UHF-type plug and fits a Motorola-type socket. Connects to ant...


Solderless Motorola-Type Inline Jack
Model: 274-710  |  Catalog #: 274-710

This Motorola-type jack accepts antennas made for many scanners and car radios.  
 
 

  

[RedDevil]

Thanks magic.  I had not had time to do this for Red.  But these are the parts you need for sure. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

From Radio Shack website:  

UHF-to-Motorola-Type Scanner Adapter  
Model: 278-208  |  Catalog #: 278-208  

This scanner adapter accepts a PL-259 UHF-type plug and fits a Motorola-type socket. Connects to ant...

Yep, those are the parts that I got.  Look just like the ones in the photo, and they don't work on my ride.    The black connector is too deep for the antenna mount.  Intersting.

Solderless Motorola-Type Inline Jack
Model: 274-710  |  Catalog #: 274-710

This Motorola-type jack accepts antennas made for many scanners and car radios.  

  

The part that doesn't fit for me is the 274-710, the solderless connector.  The barrel is too big to slide inside the connector for the antenna on the tour pak.  Is there a slightly smaller version of this connector?  It doesn't appear to be too much bigger around then, maybe an !/8th of an inch.  The other connector plugs in perfectly to the coax run, so I was able to make sure that my coax run from the radio was good using my dummy load.  I just can't go from the meter to the tour pak connector with that black barrel connector.  Appreciate the help.
Cheers [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],
Red

[bisounours]

Morning Red !

Thanks for your reply in the other thread :

[highlight]Jacques,
Yep, those are the J&Ms, so you'll get an idea of what they'll look like on your  SEUC.  They work great too.  Really had a chance to test them out on the ride, and they are sooooooooooooooooooooo much better than the stock whips in all areas.  Got a lot of comments on them too.  I think J&M is going to be busy in the next few months selling these babies.  I think I may contact them and see if they'd be willing to give a discount to the forum members.
Cheers ,
Red [/highlight]

When I was in touch with John, I've asked a good price for the group but no chance.
You need to ask again.
In other way, it's to found a dealer that he accept to sold for the group with a discount.

Regards
Jacques

[RedDevil]

Morning Red !

Thanks for your reply in the other thread :

[highlight]Jacques,
Yep, those are the J&Ms, so you'll get an idea of what they'll look like on your  SEUC.  They work great too.  Really had a chance to test them out on the ride, and they are sooooooooooooooooooooo much better than the stock whips in all areas.  Got a lot of comments on them too.  I think J&M is going to be busy in the next few months selling these babies.  I think I may contact them and see if they'd be willing to give a discount to the forum members.
Cheers ,
Red [/highlight]

When I was in touch with John, I've asked a good price for the group but no chance.
You need to ask again.
In other way, it's to found a dealer that he accept to sold for the group with a discount.

Regards
Jacques

Jacques,
Unfortunately, that's the same answer I got.    But that's not going to discourage me from getting their products.  They still make some of the best stuff out there and their customer service is second to none.
Cheers [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],
Red

[bisounours]

Red,
I spoke about a deal with a distributor because Ultrafx wrote :

[highlight]Ordered mine from Sierra Electronics -http://www.sierra-mc.com/proddetail.asp?prod=JM%2DHRUP%2DATM - (great folks) for $34 each plus $5.50 for shipping.  Only problem is that when they arrived today it looks like UPS drove their truck over the package.  All torn up.  Can't tell if antennas are damaged but packaging sure is.  Anyway, filed a claim with UPS who called Sierra and they shipped new set today[/highlight]

I think that it's possible to obtain a discount with free shipping for US with a good packaging.
It's too late for me but for the forum members why not ?

Regards
Jacques