Extending Your VHF Range

Have you noticed that your VHF radio doesn’t seem to reach as far as it used to? Maybe you used to be able to communicate easily from your favorite fishing hole, but now you’re having a hard time reaching your buddies. Perhaps you’ve recently purchased a brand-new, state of the art VHF radio thinking it would increase your range, but it hasn’t. If you’ve experienced anything along these lines, it’s time to start thinking about the effectiveness of your VHF antenna.

[@gewglesux]

Thanks for this video... I'm glad it was more than just a commercial. good info here.

[@jessenewsome6966]

You talk about the lose of efficiency with a 20' long coaxial cable. Would this lose decrease by shorting the cable length? I'm mounting an 8' Galaxy on my T-top and running to my Vhf in my console. So say i cut 10' of coaxial off to not have a large roll of wire in my head. Would this help or hurt the reception? I would think less cable would have less cable loss.

[@pamfortin6165]

Very helpful video...makes sense as to why we couldn't communicate at times.

[@Star_of_the_new_moon]

Since vhf is line of sight how can higher gain extend your range in an open are like the sea?

[@kellyphillips4404]

Thanks very much for the information my friend.

[@Brad-id7ge]

I have a center console boat and have a 3d wip antenna mounted on the port side with vhf I'm looking to install a 6db phase3 8'antenna on the starbard side with another vhf. One radio to keep on 16 and I to keep on a fishing channel and to communicate. Is it ok to install two antennas? The standard horizon 6000 also needs an ais antenna. Any ideas?

[@dinohahanusa8483]

how to use automatix coaxial switch AS-2 on vhf radio

[@rds990]

You guys used to make GOLF SHAFTS !! Really !!

[@CuttingEdge49]

I have a 23’ CC with a rod holder that puts the rods in the same location as my whip antenna. Which is located on the same side of my console. Are the rods going to interfere with communications.

[@kd5you1]

I don't think the rods would have much effect if they are not made of metal, but any metal located near the antenna will affect the antenna performance.

[@elsabiodeyoutube9202]

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[@vincentcarvelli1086]

Thank you!

[@jovanyeo2941]

Is the company still operating?

[@matthewstockwell6866]

Yes, since 1897

[@jovanyeo2941]

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[@dovetomarc]

Buy a digital antenna