Running 2 radios from 1 antenna

Britinusa

Is it possible to run 2 marine radios through my one antenna?
I bought a new 2 way radio for the helm, but im thinking of installing the old radio in the cabin, so if im below i can use the radio if need need arose.
Can i use a 3 way splitter of are there issues with doing that?
Would i need another antenna?
Im only asking because i hate to throw out the old radio if it can serve as a second working unit

Handymans342

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mvn

Plenty of info out there on the interweb.  Here is a summary of some of the info out there:

1.  1Receiver + 1 transmitter on 1 antenna = Bad
2.  Active splitter (expensive) introduces a point of failure into your system, something you don't want.
3.  Install another antenna (redundancy is good).
4.  Get a radio that allows for remote second station microphone like the Standard Horizon GX-1600 http://www.standardhorizon.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=83&encProdID=1BFCB309CEE0FEE9385740D0F23313FA&DivisionID=3&isArchived=0

Mark

Britinusa

I figured it would be a bad idea, i think ill just stick with the one, i have my handheld that i can have on in the cabin, thanks for the help.

Stodge

You might have better luck looking at a remote station for your VHF.  ICOM has some radios  that allow a remote station.  I would imagine most of the manufactures have them.