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| Author: | StirCrazy [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | AIS/VHF antenna question |
I recently purchased a Standard Horizon Matrix AIS GX2150 VHF radio with a Shakespeare 5396 AIS 4' Galaxy Antenna. My question is if I would need a separate VHF only designated antenna? Or do both the VHF and AIS features run off of this Shakespeare 5396? If I do need a separate antenna, any opinions on type, quality, height/size? It will be used for Lake Erie boating only. Mostly within 5 miles of land. But can't rule out longer journeys of 20+ miles. Would you mount the 4' antenna on top of the radar arch for better receiving/sending? Also, any thoughts on installing a Cellular antenna? Does anyone on the forum use one? Thanks! |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AIS/VHF antenna question |
Quote: The fact that all the Matrix VHF/AIS models allow you to use the single VHF antenna you’ve already installed to support both VHF and AIS makes them even more attractive for retrofitters. http://www.navagear.com/2010/12/17/new- ... -for-sure/ |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AIS/VHF antenna question |
For the benefit of those who do not want to read the googled link..... Quote: The fact that all the Matrix VHF/AIS models allow you to use the single VHF antenna you’ve already installed to support both VHF and AIS makes them even more attractive for retrofitters.
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AIS/VHF antenna question |
Getting prepared I see..... |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AIS/VHF antenna question |
Cap'n Morgan wrote: For the benefit of those who do not want to read the googled link..... Quote: The fact that all the Matrix VHF/AIS models allow you to use the single VHF antenna you’ve already installed to support both VHF and AIS makes them even more attractive for retrofitters. Quote looks awfully familiar. |
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| Author: | StirCrazy [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AIS/VHF antenna question |
Thanks for the find Fire. Looks like a quality 8' VHF would be suitable for me. Still, any opinions out there on the Cellular antenna setup? Thanks |
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| Author: | StirCrazy [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AIS/VHF antenna question |
aguyindallas wrote: Getting prepared I see..... Remember PT Barnum's quote about a sucker born every minute? Pretty sure I'm one of them! When I put the GX2150 in my basket at the GpsStore, it recommended the 4' AIS antenna. Thinking I would keep up with the game, I got that too. Guess Barnum was right. |
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