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Position a VHF Radio, a FishFinder, and a GPS in a 18-Ft Center Console?
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JohnH wrote:
On 13 Jan 2006 10:10:18 -0800, "
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Harry Krause wrote:
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Wayne.B wrote:
On 12 Jan 2006 19:14:19 -0800, "
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I can keep the radio antenna at least 3 feet away from the
GPS antenna by keep them in either side of the T-top.
That works.
But I don't see
how I can avoid mounting the radio antenna near an metallic
object.
The frame of the T-top is definitely made from metal. If I mount
the
radio antenna on the T-top, I will be mounting the antenna right
on an
metallic object.
Not a problem since the metal is under the antenna. What you need
to
avoid is metal at the same height or above the antenna. In reality
these rules are broken all the time with only minimal impact on
performance. They are good guidelines however.
Thanks for the clarification. This means I should have no problem
attaching a radio antenna on the frame of the T-top as long as I
point
the antenna away from the metal frame of the T-top. Good to know
this.
Jay Chan
Jay, you really are obsessing a bit too much about all of this.
Relax.
Sorry if I seem to act like a bit obsessive.
I have a list of boat improvement tasks waiting for me to do as soon as
the weather becomes warm. When the weather is warm, I want to spend
all my time to get the boat in a good shape, then I can launch the boat
and start enjoying boating and fishing -- the sooner, the better.
Therefore, I need to gather as much info as possible ahead of time to
avoid any delay. And now is the best time to get all the questions
answered.
What is your opinion about positioning fishfinder/GPS near a compass or
a VHF radio?
Jay Chan
FWIW, Jay, my compass is within a foot of my radio, GPS, and fishfinder.
Haven't had a problem with any of them.
If you look at the post 'trolling.jpg' in a.b.p.s.o., you'll see my
compass. All the rest is mounted in the helm right below the top.
--
John H
"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."
Seem like the conclusion is "Keep the radio at least 3-ft away from the
compass; but there is always exception."
For me, I will likely mount the radio right under the T-top. This is
not only for keeping away from the compass, but also for leaving room
on the dash for a fishfinder and a GPS device (both cannot be
surface-mounted and must be placed on top of the dash near the compass
that is also on the dash).
Jay Chan
My VHF hangs from the bottom of the dash. To the right of the helm. And a
mic clip on the side of the boat. with an 18' boat, there might not be a
lot of head clearance on the T top.
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