Radios and antennas
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Radios and antennas
I just bought a really nice radio with AIS (Automatic Identification System) which does not need a antenna, however the radio part does. Since the lightning has a sleek low profile we all like West Marine wants to sell me a 4' fiberglass stick antenna. I have seen lots of Fountains with radios on the dash and under but I don't see is any lightnings with a 4' stick antenna. Where can I hide a good radio antenna?
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I have the 4' SS antenna that I keep in the engine compartment. When I need the radio, it slips into a custom mount I made that's mounted to the rear rails. But since I don't use VHF anymore, it doesn't get used. I'm not one to drill holes for mounting brackets and stuff since I usually change my mind in a yr or so.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...nna-mount.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...nna-mount.html
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Gunnel is the side of the boat. VHF is line of sight reception and transmission. So i don't think you want it in the gunnel. I also think the AIS is dependent on your VHF reception/transmission, so you don't want to take a chance on your antennae. If you send me your email I will send you a pic. of the mounting and overall how it looks. I like US1 removeable solution. I have two trips a year that I truly need VHF and I don't want to take a chance not having VHF. I carry a spare handheld, also. I have got to learn how to attach pics to post. Here trying to post a pic of antennae in the up position.
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Ditto...but me thinks Kickin is talking about the space between the outside hull and inner hull(bulkhead) just below the gunwale. Just my 2cents. jim
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