Low profile FM and VHF ant.
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Low profile FM and VHF ant.
What options are there for ant. for fm radio and VHF. I am looking for something that is low profile. Most of the boats that you see in the mag. don't seem to have any !!. Is there such a product???
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Currently I do not use the splitter. But I have considered adding it several times. My radio reception is not that good and I really do need it.
I have been told that it does work good!
I have been told that it does work good!
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I saw a vee with 2 8' fiberglass antennas hung under the deck. One was mounted at the highest point across the inside of the transom (tip was broken and bent 90 degrees to fit). Other was under the side gunwale.
He said either way you looked at the boat, you essentially got an 8' cross section. He also said it worked well.
Makes sense, cause a single under the gunwale would present only a "point" antenna to the front and back (which sucks).
He said either way you looked at the boat, you essentially got an 8' cross section. He also said it worked well.
Makes sense, cause a single under the gunwale would present only a "point" antenna to the front and back (which sucks).
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All of my elctronics are in a single cabinette in the entryway into the cabin. I simply have the antena lead from the stereo tie wrapped to my VHF coax. It works perfect for me on Lake Michigan or sitting in my shop. For best reception I have to raise the VHF a little.
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The AM/FM splitter used with my 8' VHF antenna works great. I can get Grand Rapids stations when I am on Lake Michigan that are at least 30 miles away. Could not do that with the stock little antenna wire under the helm.
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When I purchased the boat I ditched the big 'ol whip and replaced it with one like Dock Holiday has.
I was told that it will would not reach out very well.
NOT!!! Works very well out on Lake Michigan.
I was told that it will would not reach out very well.
NOT!!! Works very well out on Lake Michigan.