vhf radio antenna

[seadiva]

I just put a vhf radio on my boat. The antenna is mounted on the cc. the antenna sits about 6 to 7 inches above the windshield. Is this going to be ok or should i get a rail mount and mount it at the top of the wind shield on the rail? The antenna is a 36" stainless steel antenna.

 

[Specks n Reds]

Re: vhf radio antenna

You won't gain enough to make it worth the expense.<br />Your good for about 5 mi. if antenna is 5' about the water you got to go to 10' and range would be about 9 mi.

 

[moderator1]

Re: vhf radio antenna

Moving to Electronics.