Hayes 183 antenna help..
 

The instructions say cut the stock antenna about one inch from receiver then solder on Hayes. This doesnt leave very much room to position your antenna. This only lets you install the antenna about 6-7 inches from receiver.
Why so close to receiver and can it be cut farther away with no problems?
Scott

RE: Hayes 183 antenna help..
 

Scott,

I spoke with the owner and creator of the Hayes antanae at Toledo last year. I asked him the same question, and he said the length of the rx cut does not affect the operation of the setup. They recommend at least one inch so that you have enough length to easily solder the two ends together. I'll repeat the obvious; range check, range check, range check!

Joe Grice

RE: Hayes 183 antenna help..
 

Thanks Joe.
I hate to put this on my HUN but I dont want to loose it either. Just no way to make it not look like a toy with it on.
Scott Marr