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coldducks
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Initially Posted - 05/18/2003 : 22:29:16

we just bought a fixed mount radio. but where do you mount it. we were thinking of under the kitchen shelf. there does not seem to be a good place to put it. any ideas?? thanks all

COLDDUCKS
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 05/19/2003 : 08:32:23

Here is just one of several locations used. The pocket to the right of the power panel has been used. And, someone built a nice box that clamped to the conduit from the power panel.

Below in the picture, this location allows use while standing in the cockpit and generally can be heard in the cockpit.

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DavidCardoza
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Response Posted - 05/19/2003 : 13:25:51

I have my VHF flush mounted in the wall of the head high and tight to the companion way. Very accessable and visable from above or below. It is the same radio model as in Arlys post above so it is not very deep. I'm about 5'10" and it is in no way in the way when using the head and the wires are nicly hidden via the closet then for and aft antenna / power respectivly. I'm not at home so I'll have to send pictures later. Don't remember where I got the idea likely someone else here a few years back.

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sailgal
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Response Posted - 05/22/2003 : 00:31:02

Here is where I installed my VHF and I put a RAM mic in the cockpit, which is one of my favorite improvements<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3db00b3127cce8839e8d432620000001610" border=0><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3db00b3127cce8839eedeb35b0000001610" border=0>

Suzie, Tropical Sleigh
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WB #619 Sarasota FL.

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coldducks
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Response Posted - 05/22/2003 : 07:15:24

these are all great ideas. suzie, your boat is beautiful! i like where you have your radio. did you have to drill through the boat to install your bracket? i like arlyn's location as well. i assume that the pocket where the light is was removed to install the screws to the bracket. is that correct?

COLDDUCKS
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Response Posted - 05/22/2003 : 09:08:51

I don't recall if the mounting screws for the radio were backed up by nuts on the inside of tapered screws into the liner... but yes, I believe there is access between the liner by removing the light fixture access panel.

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sailgal
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Response Posted - 05/27/2003 : 19:05:03

No the bracket didn't go throught the boat (there is space)but right behind the vhf in the ceiling I have an access inspection port/hole with a screw mount cover that makes running all wires clean and easier to run, that is how I access the wires for stereo speaker, ram vhf mike and so on. Good luck.

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jmorrical
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Response Posted - 05/30/2003 : 00:09:59

This month I plan to add a VHF radio to my 250WK and I am looking for advice on installation of the antenna, electrical connector at the mast foot and routing of the coax thru the hull to the radio location.

Once you get the hole drilled in the fiberglass at the base of the mast how and where do you route the coax? Can I feed it thru the chrome mast support in the cabin. How much coax do I need and what type of connector should I use?

Jim Morrical
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coldducks
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Response Posted - 06/10/2003 : 07:45:01

the radio is installed!! thanks suzie for your idea. we installed our radio in the location that you used. it looks like it came on the boat! the best part is that in that location you dont see any wires. our antenna was installed on a rail near the stern rail seat, with an adjustable bracket that allows for flat storage. thanks again for your ideas.

COLDDUCKS
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sailgal
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Response Posted - 06/11/2003 : 00:55:54

<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>Glad your install worked out!

Suzie, Tropical Sleigh
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jmorrical
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Response Posted - 06/29/2003 : 01:14:30

This month I plan to add a VHF radio to my 250WK. I am looking for advice on installation of the antenna, electrical connector at the mast foot and routing of the coax thru the hull to the radio location. I plan to locate my radio at the same location that sailgal used in this thread near the electrial panel.

Once you get the hole drilled in the fiberglass at the base of the mast how and where do you route the coax? Can I feed it thru the chrome mast support in the cabin or will it snake between the outer shell of the deck and the inner ceiling? How much coax do I need and what type of connector should I use?

Jim Morrical
Trilogy III
250WK #401

Jim Morrical
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Al
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Response Posted - 06/29/2003 : 02:21:58

Jim, I had the dealer install my antenna on the mast and coax as far as the cabin, then I finished the installation myself, so I can answer a few of your questions:

"...will it snake between the outer shell of the deck and the inner ceiling?"

Yes, it will fit between the deck and the overhead. I don't know how difficult it was since the dealer did it, but I do know that he removed one of the overhead lights to get access. He left the coax in a coil under the starboard seat, and I finished it from there.

Invest in a fish tape to help get the coax behind the sink cabinet, then you're home free.

"...what type of connector should I use?":
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This Shakespeare connector (available at West Marine)is just too slick. No soldering, no stripping, just works great.

West Marine also has a good West Advisor on coax:
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Good Luck!

Al Maniccia
SeaWolf C250WK #698
Marina Del Rey, CA

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