Places to mount marine radio antenna
DAHLTAILS
Posted 4/18/2007 7:46 PM (#251498)
Subject: Places to mount marine radio antenna




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Location: FORT ATKINSON
Does anybody know where the best place to mount a marine radio antenna. Does the placement of the antenna have any affect on GPS recivers? Any input would be a great help. Thanks Todd
TJ DeVoe
Posted 4/18/2007 7:51 PM (#251500 - in reply to #251498)
Subject: RE: Places to mount marine radio antenna




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Location: Stevens Point, WI
From my own experience with ours, I have never had any known interference with my antennae or know of anyone that has personally. I had mine mounted right next to my console without any problems. I don't see why you would. I would imagine they run on different frequencies or whatever you wanna say.
Muskyman51
Posted 4/18/2007 9:32 PM (#251518 - in reply to #251498)
Subject: RE: Places to mount marine radio antenna




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The placement should not affect the performance of the GPS. The only advice I have on mounting is put it in a place where it is least likely to get in the way. I mounted a 4 foot antenna on the passanger console--I also mounted the marine radio under the passenger console for extra room on the drivers side. Good luck!
sputterbug
Posted 4/18/2007 11:41 PM (#251542 - in reply to #251498)
Subject: RE: Places to mount marine radio antenna





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Location: Kentucky
If it's an 8 footer fiberglass one, you can often mount it on the deck near the transom on a hinge mount so you can fold it forward for travel. Secure the front with a velcro tab and that works nicely. I'll try to post a pic:


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DAHLTAILS
Posted 4/19/2007 8:21 PM (#251719 - in reply to #251498)
Subject: RE: Places to mount marine radio antenna




Posts: 27


Location: FORT ATKINSON
Thanks for all the info it gave me some good ideas. I got the radio and the antenna mounted and working today. I mounted the antenna just in front of the rails that hold my rod holders. I have the antenna on a rachet mount so I can fold it down. Thanks again for all the help. Todd