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davej14 posted 06-13-2007 10:51 AM ET (US)
Does anyone have experience with this antenna. I plan to order one unless there is negative feedback.
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|344|302025|320647|321069& id=132762
davej14 posted 06-18-2007 09:01 AM ET (US)
Update: I purchased this antenna and will install it when my new Polyplanar radio arrives. It looks interesting. The overall length is not specified but it measures 25" overall long. It has to be mounted to a non metallic surface, either horizontal or vertical. I will experiment with several locations but it would be ideal if it would work when attached inside the console, completely out of the way and not visible. If it works, I plan to mount it to a piece of starboard or Plexiglases and then fasten it to the inside of the console.
I should have results in about two weeks if all the radio components arrive soon.
aja posted 06-18-2007 12:50 PM ET (US)
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|344|302025|320647|321071&id=70626
We have one of these on our sailboat and I think it is a big improvement over the jury rigged setup which had been in place when we bought the boat. It would also seem to work well for center console boats which don't have room for 2 antennas. Good luck!
bluewaterpirate posted 06-18-2007 01:40 PM ET (US)
I've installed this item on many boats .... mine included. Works great that ... just another option. Works with most vhf antennas.
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|344|295760|299311&id=70626
Tom
davej14 posted 06-19-2007 03:08 AM ET (US)
Tom,
I looked at the splitter but I like the idea of a direct connection between the VHF and the antenna. More connections = less reliability so I thought I would give this tape-on antenna a try. It is about the same price. If it doesn't work then the splitter will be next.
Dave
bluewaterpirate posted 06-19-2007 07:16 AM ET (US)
Dave .....
The reliability issue is really a moot point. I've had mine installed for going on four years plus the others I've installed have never missed a beat. Just another option. There are just so many options no a days it's hard in some cases to make a decision.
Be safe.
Tom

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Author	Topic: Shakespeare #4353 Tape-On AM/FM Antenna
davej14	posted 06-13-2007 10:51 AM ET (US) Does anyone have experience with this antenna. I plan to order one unless there is negative feedback. http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1\|344\|302025\|320647\|321069& id=132762
davej14	posted 06-18-2007 09:01 AM ET (US) Update: I purchased this antenna and will install it when my new Polyplanar radio arrives. It looks interesting. The overall length is not specified but it measures 25" overall long. It has to be mounted to a non metallic surface, either horizontal or vertical. I will experiment with several locations but it would be ideal if it would work when attached inside the console, completely out of the way and not visible. If it works, I plan to mount it to a piece of starboard or Plexiglases and then fasten it to the inside of the console. I should have results in about two weeks if all the radio components arrive soon.
aja	posted 06-18-2007 12:50 PM ET (US) http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1\|344\|302025\|320647\|321071&id=70626 We have one of these on our sailboat and I think it is a big improvement over the jury rigged setup which had been in place when we bought the boat. It would also seem to work well for center console boats which don't have room for 2 antennas. Good luck!
bluewaterpirate	posted 06-18-2007 01:40 PM ET (US) I've installed this item on many boats .... mine included. Works great that ... just another option. Works with most vhf antennas. http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1\|344\|295760\|299311&id=70626 Tom
davej14	posted 06-19-2007 03:08 AM ET (US) Tom, I looked at the splitter but I like the idea of a direct connection between the VHF and the antenna. More connections = less reliability so I thought I would give this tape-on antenna a try. It is about the same price. If it doesn't work then the splitter will be next. Dave
bluewaterpirate	posted 06-19-2007 07:16 AM ET (US) Dave ..... The reliability issue is really a moot point. I've had mine installed for going on four years plus the others I've installed have never missed a beat. Just another option. There are just so many options no a days it's hard in some cases to make a decision. Be safe. Tom