Posted by Whalerbob on 08/28/14 - 10:45 AM
#11
Finnegan wrote:
In my case, where I have the full Flying Top canvas system, I elected to avoid an antenna altogether and use a high quality hand held.
Hand held VHF's are a joke, ok for a back up at best.
The problem with mounting the antenna anywhere but on the console, especial off you fish, is it will be in the way and if it's fiberglass it probably eventually beak. I broke two before I switched, live and learn I suppose.
I think the reason for the performance difference I experienced, on amy Montauk, is an 8' antenna mounted near the floor has more things to interfere with it than the whip which is mounted higher above the obstructions.
Edited by Whalerbob on 08/28/14 - 10:58 AM