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by toniintc
Sun May 22, 2016 10:56 pm
Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
Topic: VHF Marine Band Antenna for Small Boats
Replies: 18
Views: 30036

Re: VHF Marine Band Antenna for Small Boats

I can pickup NOAA stations quite a ways away. I could also receive the Sault Ste. Marie Coast Guard. Boat to boat communication is solid. Overall I couldn't be happier with it. Thanks again!
by toniintc
Sat May 21, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
Topic: VHF Marine Band Antenna for Small Boats
Replies: 18
Views: 30036

Re: VHF Marine Band Antenna for Small Boats

Ok, all done. I finished last night about 11:00 p.m., and, not surprisingly, nothing came across the radio. I went to bed wondering if I did something wrong despite knowing that there would be little radio traffic at that time, especially this time of year. This morning I turned the radio on and sta...
by toniintc
Fri May 20, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
Topic: VHF Marine Band Antenna for Small Boats
Replies: 18
Views: 30036

Re: VHF Marine Band Antenna for Small Boats

I looked at the fitting of the GAM SS-2 antenna into the GAM ADAP-2 mount again. The internal diameter of the ADAP-II is 1.000 inches and the outside diameter of the SS-2 is 1.003 inches. I was just not twisting the antenna hard enough when trying to thread it fully into the mount. After going back ...
by toniintc
Thu May 19, 2016 6:09 pm
Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
Topic: VHF Marine Band Antenna for Small Boats
Replies: 18
Views: 30036

Re: VHF Marine Band Antenna for Small Boats

I received most of what I need today. The ADAP-II is different than what you show. The biggest concern with it is that the antenna will only thread into it about two turns because the receiving threads are way down in. The ADAP-II will need to be shortened so it can fully thread in. [There is actual...
by toniintc
Tue May 17, 2016 11:59 am
Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
Topic: VHF Marine Band Antenna for Small Boats
Replies: 18
Views: 30036

Re: VHF Marine Band Antenna for Small Boats

Thanks for the effort in this article, it was a GREAT help. I did some Google searches for the best antenna for a small boat and hit on your article. It sounded perfect for my 23' boat, so I ordered all the parts yesterday. I'll post back a photo when I'm done. (Coincidentally, I'm in Traverse City ...