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 Post subject: AIS/VHF antenna question
PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:23 pm 
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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?

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:54 pm 
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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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For the benefit of those who do not want to read the googled link.....

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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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Getting prepared I see.....

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:28 pm 
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Cap'n Morgan wrote:
For the benefit of those who do not want to read the googled link.....

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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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PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:09 pm 
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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?

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:15 pm 
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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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