Radio and flares

[daker1979]

In 2005 I didn't want an 8' antenna on my 195 Alumacraft....I followed Kas' advice and been very happy with this...great coverage....will a quailty 8 ft fiberglass out preform....probably....but is it necessary???

02-24-2007, 05:34 PM
I went with a 4 ft. Maxrad after getting some good info from Kaz. Here's a copy of his post about the antenna. He's a ham radio guy and knows his stuff. I like the antenna because it's easily removable. Here's his email, [email protected] If you have any questionsask him, nice guy that Kaz.Here's his post:


If you do go with the shorter one, go to a two-way radio shop and get a tuneable 46" 5/8 wave base loaded one, Maxrad is one brand. You can also get a mount, NMO, which only requires a 3/8 hole. You can unscrew the antenna and there is just a 1/4"x1 1/2" high disc which is never in the way when you cover your boat. This tuned antenna will give you maxium performance, and you will recieve better and transmit the full 25 watts output, instead for the often time mismatch, from a broad band marine antenna which cuts back the power automaticly to protect the transmitter. You will need to tune, cut, the rod to match your installation on the boat. A radio shop can help you with that, for very little cost if you bought the antenna there. Several of my buddy's have this setup and use it on LOTW, and are very happen with them. We have never had a problem communicating within a ten mile radius. Good Luck......Kaz

Kaz
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[daker1979]

This came from walleye central