I like the JRC 1000 or 1500 with one exception. If you try to run the feed
line inside the mast it requires drilling a larger than normal hole and
thereby degrades mast integrity. This means the best way to mount is either
running the line down a lower shroud or using the aft pole mount system.
The higher the better is the ruile but it depends where you are going with
the boat. For coastal cruising, harbor entrance work etc. the pole mount
will work fine. For offshore you definitely want all the altitude you can
get. For the actual mount the swinging kind is best but spendy.

MST

I concur with that Trash... but at current prices you can do a lot better
than the JRC. I haven't been impressed with their product. It works fine but
is a low end unit to be sure. Clarity, definition and tuning all are less
than satisfactory as far as I'm concerned.

For Harbour sailing and easy coastal... it's suitable... and better than
nothing. I would advise looking into the better known brands.

CM

"Schoonertrash" wrote in message
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| I like the JRC 1000 or 1500 with one exception. If you try to run the
feed
| line inside the mast it requires drilling a larger than normal hole and
| thereby degrades mast integrity. This means the best way to mount is
either
| running the line down a lower shroud or using the aft pole mount system.
| The higher the better is the ruile but it depends where you are going with
| the boat. For coastal cruising, harbor entrance work etc. the pole mount
| will work fine. For offshore you definitely want all the altitude you can
| get. For the actual mount the swinging kind is best but spendy.
|
| MST
|
|

I though JRC was a well known brand. I see that logo on a lot of radomes. I
realize that the JRC 1000 is an entry level unit. I just need something basic
for occasional use in fog, and at night, so I don't get run over by a ferry or
tanker. I sail mostly in the Long Island Sound.

I have an older Raytheon unit on a backstay questus mount. The JRC should work
fine for the LIS, where I also sail. For a bit more you'd probably be happier
with the Faruno 1622. I've also read quite a few reviews from people claiming
that the JRC 1500 is quite good for an entry level unit.

Good luck

RB
C&C 32
City Island, NY