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Doug
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Initially Posted - 10/26/2001 : 00:49:12

I think I'm going to give in and instal a Radio/ CD player on board. Is there an effective FM antenna that isn't mast mounted or a combo VHF/FM anteena that works?

Doug
Noeta, Gig Harbor, WA

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 10/26/2001 : 08:35:40

Doug,

We ran a wire under the molding to the chain plate. Our hole mast is our antenna. On a good day, we can pick up a lot of stations. We found however, that most of our music comes from CD's.

DW

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Wahoo
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Response Posted - 10/26/2001 : 14:35:30

I also am contemplating an fm/cd installation (and thinking a vhf/fm splitter) but would appreciate any suggestions on the best location for the stereo unit itself. My best guess is in the bulkhead above the ice box (backing into the port lazerette) but

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 10/26/2001 : 17:35:08

Or you could get one of these...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/electronics/B00004WHFT/reviews/ref%3Dpm%5Fdp%5Fln%5Fe%5F6/107-3861863-1509356

...and avoid installation problems, cutting holes, wiring, etc. It comes with a 12v

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OJ
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Response Posted - 10/26/2001 : 18:06:51

I'm currently using the thin black wire that has the antenna plug on the end of it - which I ran behind the teak strip that covers the deck/hull joint. Only problem is that my new CD/am/fm unit doesn't have a manual tuner - only stops at stations that ha

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guy martin
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Response Posted - 10/26/2001 : 18:30:25

I monted my stero under the second step in the companion way also i used a splitter for FM reception, however i find that i also use more CD's than radio

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Doug
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Response Posted - 10/26/2001 : 22:11:11

For some reason it didn't occur to me that some might make a splitter so I could use my masthead VHF antenna for the radio. About $50 at West Marine. Duh.

Now question #2: Any mount a radio through the bulkhead that seperate the cabin from the head?

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Ken Cave
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Response Posted - 10/26/2001 : 22:38:49

Take a look at the FM-TV antennas from West Marine. They have have the typical antenna like you find in an automobile-except it is fiberglass, and the antenna that looks likes a dish. They both work well for FM. The dish really works well for TV.

K

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Sam Nelson
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Response Posted - 10/28/2001 : 20:09:34

I was a Motorola technician for 15 years and have run a Motorola dealership 15 years after that. A splitter is at best a compromise and at worst damaging to the front end of the stereo receiver. I don't recommend those things if you can possibly help it.

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Response Posted - 10/29/2001 : 09:54:34

The easiest answer yet. My radio is mounted in a terrible place-in the wall that separates the "hanging closet" from the starbd seat. I purchased a car antenna, rubber coated and have it leaned against the bulkhead in the "closet." Unbeliveably, it wor

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cathluk
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Response Posted - 10/29/2001 : 16:48:36

We got a cheap rubber coated car antenna and mounted it under our sink cabinet (C250). It works fairly well and has picked up stations 60 miles away unless there is a lot of VHF radio traffic then it only picks up the stong signals. It's a good fix that

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Tony Dillon
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Response Posted - 10/29/2001 : 18:58:48

Mental Floss has what looks like a car antenna mounted across the wooden bulkhead that separates the galley from the cockpit locker just above the other electrical equipment. It was on the boat when we bought it. It works well enough in the Puget Sound

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Ed Monague
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Response Posted - 10/30/2001 : 14:05:59

Duane mentioned using the mast as the antenna. This just seems too simple and yet makes perfect sense. Will this work as well as a dedicated radio antenna? I purchaced a flexable rubber type auto antenna at the local auto supply store and mounted it ne

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