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Forum: Sport Cruisers

05-17-2013, 01:51 AM

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VHF Antenna

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Posted By mmwjr

Right or wrong sounds like we all agree that an 8...

Right or wrong sounds like we all agree that an 8 foot antenna is the right way to go for most applications.:thumb:

Forum: Sport Cruisers

05-16-2013, 10:06 PM

Replies: 9

VHF Antenna

Views: 2,454

Posted By mmwjr

Phillbo, that marina must have had it's...

Phillbo,
that marina must have had it's antenna way up on a mast to transmit 40 miles, also no terrain obstacles (hills between you and the marina). You can get extended range from the signal...

Forum: Sport Cruisers

05-16-2013, 04:17 PM

Replies: 9

VHF Antenna

Views: 2,454

Posted By mmwjr

Shrew is correct that gain is important, however...

Shrew is correct that gain is important, however since the antenna is passive (no internal amplification) the gain is a result of the antenna's size and losses. Looking at the 8 foot antennas on the...

Forum: Sport Cruisers

05-16-2013, 12:01 PM

Replies: 9

VHF Antenna

Views: 2,454

Posted By mmwjr

Hi Joe, when it comes to antennas you...

Hi Joe,
when it comes to antennas you pretty much get what you pay for. Performance comes from a taller antenna (I perfer 8 ft), which is proportional to it's range (distance it can send and...

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