Vhf Antenna installation

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Hi all.

The more I read, the less I know :(

Here is my next dilemma. I just purchased a Uniden oceanus dsc.

I have a 2002 Chaparral 180sse. I'm trying to find a good mount for the antenna. Can any one suggest the right size of the antenna (so it's not too tall--looks good) and the right mounting method? I will be doing boating within 2 km off the shore so I don't need anything powerful. I'm looking at the shakespeare mounts. I'm trying to avoid drilling any more holes than I have to.

Pictures would even be nicer :)

Thanks
 
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Re: Vhf Antenna installation

Yeah.

That's what I'm considering. With a ratchet mount, I have to drill another hole to run the wire inside right, and install a clam shell on top of it?

thanks
 
tashasdaddy

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Re: Vhf Antenna installation

to add almost any accessory, you have to drill holes. make sure that is exactly where you want it.
 
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Re: Vhf Antenna installation

Get the tallest best quality antenna you can afford. Probally with a 4-6db of gain.

Bill
 
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Re: Vhf Antenna installation

I spent many hours trying to find an antenna mount that has a cable feed right through a ratchet mount but can't.

I know I have to drill another hole for the cable but am trying to make it as nice looking as possible. This is what I found:

http://www.cyber-bridge-marine.com/ra-166-00-ratchet-mount-stainless-steel.html

I has the cable feed right through the mount.

Whereas this is the most popular mount:

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/woeimages/marinesupplies/large/8353.jpg

but does not have the feed right through the mount....you have to drill a hole beside the mount.

Does anyone have any ideas ? I'm trying to make it as nice as possible.

thanks everyone :p
 
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Re: Vhf Antenna installation

Thanks for the reply.

I'm surprised no one has manufactured a ratchet mount where you can route the cable through one place rather than having it to route it through 2 separate mount locations.
 
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Re: Vhf Antenna installation

And like I told the other VHF antenna thread starter, mount it as high as possible.
 
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