VHF Antenna Replacement

SandkriceSandkrice Member Posts: 20 ✭✭
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I am replacing my antenna (fort the 2nd time). The original Shakespeare is roughly 7' long. Question---- can I replace with a shorter unit? Maybe 4'? I assume that the length dictates the range of reception? Ours is mounted atop the arch.
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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,508 admin
    VHF radio's work line of sight. Yes your range will be cut down but its hard to figure how much. 
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  • TikiHut2TikiHut2 Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you're an inshore boater then a shorter antenna should be more than enough. Most hand held backup vhf radios (you do have one handy right?) have a range of 5 or 6mi in high range with thier little whip or internal antenna.

    Off shore or longer range needs will dictate a longer main antenna. Hope that helps. Have a great season. Mike
    2004 FV270, 300hp 5.7 350mag MPI Merc 305hrs, 2:20 Bravo3 OD w.22p props, 12v Lenco tabs, Kohler 5kw genset, A/C, etc.etc...
    Regular weekender, Trailer stored indoors, M/V TikiHut, Sarasota, Fl
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  • SandkriceSandkrice Member Posts: 20 ✭✭
    Thanks for the response. Maybe the 4'er will be the last one!
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