"Tim" wrote in message
ups.com...


The antennas are well mounted and secure. Dual graphite sticks approx
4-41/2 ft. long. If I don't replace the radio, I'll probably take the
antennas off, because it would be silly to have the antenna's and no
radio. So I'll probably get a radio...

Any suggestions on a reasonable replacement?

AND are the twin antenna compatable or necessary for a modern radio?

I'm open for suggestions.

Thanks!
I really don't feel I have a need for a marine radio, but if I ever
wanted to take the family on the Ohio, Illinois, or Misssissippi, I
figure it would be really nice to have one.


Dual antennas are not necessary, if fact if they are not phased properly
they can reduce the effective transmitting power. If they are wired
together, it sounds to me like some stuck a dual CB antenna on the boat
which would be cut for the wrong freq range for marine VHF.

Given the condition of some of the other electrical stuff, I'd invest in a
new antenna as well as a radio. Uniden and Icom are common radios. (get an
Icom!)

You really should have a marine radio on the boat.

Higher the antenna, the better.

Eisboch