Garmin 665 Sat radio antenna.. - Page 2

MoseFitch · 04-17-2012, 08:58 AM

I don't think the issue with being close together has to do with the GPS affecting xm reception. If your using the magnetic base with the antenna the magnets affect the GPS compass

Snarky · 04-17-2012, 07:20 PM

I'm not using the magnetic base, the interference from the GPS is minor, but its there. It even says it'll affect it in the manual. Maybe its in my head, but since moving my antenna near the unit, my XM is always short a bar.

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speck · 01-08-2013, 07:54 PM

I have a Zumo 665 with the GXM XM antenna mounted above it on the clutch side of the handlebar of my F800GS. When using plug in head phones I've enjoyed 3 solid bars almost all the time.... This christmas I "up-graded" to a Scala Cardo Rider Q2 Pro bluetooth headset. It sync'ed up with the Zumo fine enough but now XM radio is 1 bar at best and drops out frequently....

Anyone else with similar experience? I've searched the web and haven't found any real solutions. I have moved the puck antenna to the other side of the handlebar without much effect.

WindSailor · 01-09-2013, 07:30 AM

Yep.

When I had my antenna mounted fairly close to the gps unit I had blue tooth issues (Shuberth) and ended up mounting the antenna on my top case at the rear of the bike and that improved things.

Cap'n Ron · 01-09-2013, 04:46 PM

I'm running a GXM 30 with the Zumo 550, so things could be different with this unit than the GXM 40. When I was running my XM antenna on the small shelf above the instrument cluster I started getting an ABS fault light. Not sure what was causing it, but once I moved the XM antenna the fault disappeared and all was good. Just wanted to mention so it could be kept in mind if anyone receives an ABS fault.

Cheers,

Ron

def · 01-09-2013, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snarky

This is true, I've tested it and it does seem to affect the signal a bit. But it's not that bad, it drops the XM signal by about a bar.

When I had my Versys I mounted the GXM 40 on the the passenger grab handle on a techmount on my alu-rack and ran the USB cable to the rear.

On my GS and threw caution to the wind and mounted the antenna to the GPS mount using a bracket.

I'm still fine tuning the adjustment of both the bracket and the mount, but I would like to think that the steel bracket the GXM40 is screwed into, helps shield the XM signal from interference from the Zumo 665 itself. It blocks the bottom of the entire antenna with a steel plate directly between it and the Garmin.

Your Zumo battery is low...better charge it soon.

BeachMoto · 01-09-2013, 06:46 PM

I have a Zumo 550, my XM puck is attached to the top of the brake fluid reservoir with heavy duty velcro. No reception issues.

I have seen the puck mounted on top of the beak, I didn't care for the look.

qman8 · 01-10-2013, 02:59 PM

I mounted this GXM 30 antenna on a piece of 1/4" aluminum. I countersunk a hole for a (6mm i believe) bolt that fits where the luggage rack mounted. Nice and tidy with hardly any wires showing... You'll probably need an extension cable since to route the wires this far! Fits nicely right behind my Givi 46L trunk mounted on a GSessories plate in place of the rear seat.

04-17-2012, 07:20 PM	#17
Snarky Blargh! Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Old El Paso and Swamp Houston Oddometer: 1,187	I'm not using the magnetic base, the interference from the GPS is minor, but its there. It even says it'll affect it in the manual. Maybe its in my head, but since moving my antenna near the unit, my XM is always short a bar. Sent from my AT100 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ ALL ADDERS ARE PUFFS! 2012 BMW R1200 GSA, 2009 Kawasaki Versys (sold), 2001 Yamaha XT225 (sold) PC Gamer? Support Star Citizen! Save PC Gaming and bring back Space Sims! Pledge today! Service guarantees citizenship. @ http://www.robertsspaceindustries.com Thanks.

01-08-2013, 07:54 PM	#18
speck It's all about endorphins Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Tucson, Aridzona (Fulton, NY originally) Oddometer: 22	Bluetooth steps on XM radio reception. I have a Zumo 665 with the GXM XM antenna mounted above it on the clutch side of the handlebar of my F800GS. When using plug in head phones I've enjoyed 3 solid bars almost all the time.... This christmas I "up-graded" to a Scala Cardo Rider Q2 Pro bluetooth headset. It sync'ed up with the Zumo fine enough but now XM radio is 1 bar at best and drops out frequently.... Anyone else with similar experience? I've searched the web and haven't found any real solutions. I have moved the puck antenna to the other side of the handlebar without much effect. __________________ *"one fast move or I'm gone......"*

01-09-2013, 04:46 PM	#20
Cap'n Ron The Devil's Advocate Joined: May 2006 Location: Puget Sound, Washington Oddometer: 514	I'm running a GXM 30 with the Zumo 550, so things could be different with this unit than the GXM 40. When I was running my XM antenna on the small shelf above the instrument cluster I started getting an ABS fault light. Not sure what was causing it, but once I moved the XM antenna the fault disappeared and all was good. Just wanted to mention so it could be kept in mind if anyone receives an ABS fault. Cheers, Ron __________________ Ron, Exploration is the key to a youthful outlook! "It hurts up to a point and then it doesn't get any worse." -Ann Trason on running marathons.

01-09-2013, 06:46 PM	#22
BeachMoto Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Va. Beach Oddometer: 586	I have a Zumo 550, my XM puck is attached to the top of the brake fluid reservoir with heavy duty velcro. No reception issues. I have seen the puck mounted on top of the beak, I didn't care for the look. __________________ 1970 Honda SL100 (my 1st bike in 1972) 1972 Yamaha Enduro 360 (loved this bike) 1977 Yamaha RD 250 1978 Suzuki 250TS 1982 Kawasaki GPZ 550 2007 BMW F800ST 2009 BMW R1200GS (Current)

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04-17-2012, 08:58 AM	#16
MoseFitch Chicken Rancher Joined: May 2011 Location: Laurel Highlands Oddometer: 12	I don't think the issue with being close together has to do with the GPS affecting xm reception. If your using the magnetic base with the antenna the magnets affect the GPS compass

01-09-2013, 07:30 AM	#19
WindSailor Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Somewhere out West Oddometer: 344	Yep. When I had my antenna mounted fairly close to the gps unit I had blue tooth issues (Shuberth) and ended up mounting the antenna on my top case at the rear of the bike and that improved things.

01-10-2013, 02:59 PM	#23
qman8 GS09 Joined: Jan 2012 Location: ohio Oddometer: 233	I mounted this GXM 30 antenna on a piece of 1/4" aluminum. I countersunk a hole for a (6mm i believe) bolt that fits where the luggage rack mounted. Nice and tidy with hardly any wires showing... You'll probably need an extension cable since to route the wires this far! Fits nicely right behind my Givi 46L trunk mounted on a GSessories plate in place of the rear seat.