Many things to consider

Posted By: Craig Cook, C27 Blue Moon
Date: 1/28/08 4:43a.m.

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In Response To: vhf antenna (grace 3657)

We have mounted VHF antennas both at the top of the mast and on the aft rail. As Joe said, top of the mast will give you a bit more distance, but and this is a big BUT, the type of antenna is also a factor. The typical short SS whip used at the mast head radiates a different shape of signal than the large fiberglass whip. Rather than go into all this here, I suggest going to the West Marine website and check out the explination in their on-line catalog. It does a great job.
Another thing to consider is that if you were to have a rig failure, your VHF would not be operable to call for help if you had a masthead antenna. They make small emergency VHF antennas though.
Our current Catalina came with a mastehead mounted antenna, I have not changed it. An emergency VHF antenna is on the list for our spring outfitting.

Messages In This Thread

vhf antenna -- grace 3657 -- 1/27/08 3:48p.m.

hang 'em high -- joe friedman -- 1/27/08 6:46p.m.

Many things to consider -- Craig Cook, C27 Blue Moon -- 1/28/08 4:43a.m.

Mine is rail mounted -- Patrick C27 Whittier Ak -- 1/28/08 12:30p.m.

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