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Old 08-10-2010, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Southshore Marine View Post
A vhf is a must. All Icom and Standard Horizon vhfs are submersible to 3' and come with a 3yr warranty. Radio is only part of the system as the antenna is the most important part. Shakespeare has a 4' (5400xt) that you can put on a ratchet mount that will mount on a handrail over the center console and when not in use you can swivel it down to the floor. Its a sturdy antenna which you can grab onto like a handle. Use a solder connector or a Centerpin connector as if the connector is not done right you will be pissing in the wind.

Make sure you have extra supplies when going out far for the just incase.

is there a way to hook a handheld up to a antenna? ive noticed when i go far out my handheld dont really pick up a good signal
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