[Public-list] VHF antennas

[George Dinwiddie]

I doubt that the greater antenna gain will make up for the lower antenna
height.  VHF is basically line-of-sight.

 - George

On Mon, Sep 27, 2004 at 02:56:43PM -0400, Roger L. Kingsland wrote:
> I seem to recall reading the longer, power boat type VHF antennas
> are more efficient but the short ones work better at the masthead.
> Because I could mount a long antenna on my radar mast (about 12' above
> water), I have the option of doing either.  Any opinions on which is
> best would be appreciated?

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