Marine vhf installation

With the included nylon ratchet mount, this marine VHF antenna can lay down with easy, which means that you will be able to maximize your reaction time. With a 3dBd gain, this antenna can pick up virtually all marine band frequencies; plus, it boasts a useful 20 foot RG cable, which means that you can easily position it anywhere on your vessel.

The included 20 foot RG cable allows for great flexibility, too. Standing at just four feet tall, this antenna is the perfect option for anyone who wants to pick up local signals that are created by vessels that are within close proximity to their own boat, or anyone who has a tall boat. You can easily fit under bridges with this antenna on mounted to your ship, and it will certainly stand up to inclement weather and high winds. Made of heavy-duty fiberglass and reinforced with stainless steel, this antenna can stand up to high winds and rough seas with ease.

In fact, the base on this antenna is so strong that if you chose to, you could actually mount it vertically! In addition to being durable, this antenna covers all marine band frequencies, so you should be able to receive whatever VHF channel you would like to with ease. This antenna is easy to mount, too. According to the reviews that we read, customers are quite impressed with this marine VHF antenna.

The better the quality, the better reception your marine VHF radio will get and the longer it will last.

Add a second station or move the included handset in order to stay connected around your vessel! With 25W transmit power and AIS receiver built in — communication and help is only a push of a button away.

Includes U. Select Color Below. IPX8 water rating. Use the included GHS 11 handset and active speaker as an intercom system.

Color: Black. The Standard Horizon HXIS intrinsically safe handheld marine vhf radio offers 5 or 1 watt transmit power for power saving and comes with a whopping mAh Lithium-Ion battery that will keep you talking for about 17 hours. Includes 40 programmable Land Mobile Channels. Offers intercom capabilities when connected to a speaker. This compact fixed mount Marine VHF offers clear communication on the water.

Offering 25W Output power with a IP68 water rating. The M has a built in AIS receiver that shows targets on a large 3. The Eclipse GX in White from Standard Horizon follows suit with ruggedness and reliability without breaking the bank. The M offers a large 3. The power cord is equipped with a fuse to protect the radio. Use only a six-amp fast-blow fuse for replacement. Install the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all cables and accessories to the appropriate jacks and connectors on the back of the radio.

The installation of the antenna is separate from the radio. The type of antenna used for this installation is a Shakespeare Style stainless-steel ratchet mount. After choosing the best and highest location, away from electrical equipment, use the bracket as a template to mark the holes. Once the holes are drilled, feed the coaxial antenna cable through the hole in the bracket and screw the antenna onto the bracket.

Any excess cable should be rolled in a coil of at least 8-inch diameter and stowed in an out-of-the-way place, away from other electrical cabling. You can shorten the cables, but no less than 3 feet in length.