TunOFun Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi all, Im looking at installing an AM/FM radio in my boat. Looking thru some catalogues i saw a Band splitter which will allow me to use my existing VHF antenna. This is appealing as i dont really want to put another antenna on. Just wondering if 1. Anyone has them or used them 2. are they any good 3. will it affect the performance of my VHF radio. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi all,Im looking at installing an AM/FM radio in my boat. Looking thru some catalogues i saw a Band splitter which will allow me to use my existing VHF antenna. This is appealing as i dont really want to put another antenna on. Just wondering if 1. Anyone has them or used them 2. are they any good 3. will it affect the performance of my VHF radio. Cheers Hi Brett, 1. I have a VHF Band Splitter on my boat 2. They are essential, otherwise you will get feedback between the two devices, and poor transmission strength. 3. The function of a band splitter, is to allow the two devices to work together using the same antenna, by splitting the band the AM/FM radio and VHF will work together happily with no detrement to the performance of the VHF (provided you install it correctly) My VHF and AM/FM share one antenna with a band splitter, the 27meg has its own antenna.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunOFun Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 Beauty Sammy, i really didnt want it to detract from the VHF performance. Are you still able to help me out with installation? i might get you to take a look. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Happy to install for you mate! let me know when Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aron Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 had one - took it out now use an internal antena like this one - sorry there is no photo contact the seller has them for sale all the time - works fine and much cheaper than a splitter - all you do is run the cable out under the dash or gunnel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi Aron, my splitter wasn't at all expensive, and because everything is running through my high mounted 9 foot antenna i can get full strength FM radio all the way out past browns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunOFun Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 had one - took it out now use an internal antena like this one - sorry there is no photo contact the seller has them for sale all the time - works fine and much cheaper than a splitter - all you do is run the cable out under the dash or gunnel What sort of coverage do you get with this antenna. Some boats i have been on (and some i have not - sammy)pick up fine out at Browns mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aron Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 never been out to browns - so i cant tell you. i had a choose when i installed my stereo like you - splinter or 2nd antena i went with the splinter - easy to instal - if fact i think you can only install it one way - but i got poor reception - proberly more to do with the vhf antena than the splinter - after this i made enquired on another site - with most saying it was common. i saw the internal arial on ebay and brought it - i think i only paid $10 plus $5 for postage back in june. in regards to reception - i fish many the hawksbury where i get good reception on FM - not so good on AM (2gb footy etc)- but this is the same in the car at the ramp - distance from sydney i guess. The splinter cost $50 from bias from memory - where as the internal only cost me $15 Alternatively for better reception you can always add another antena on the other side (away from vhf) but then the boat starts looking like goal posts not to mention the cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 The splitter is very easy to install , there are 2 different plugs , one will only fit the aerial socket of your VHF , the other will only fit your AM/FM Radio . Takes less than a minute to hook up. I get pretty good reception just about everywhere on both radios . Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastin Time Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Ok so what about if i only have a 27meg radio? I am only "thinking" atm of putting a radio in my boat. So i really havent looked at the set up at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtap1 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Ok so what about if i only have a 27meg radio? I am only "thinking" atm of putting a radio in my boat. So i really havent looked at the set up at all Wastin Time i have a splitter on my 27 mhz Am at moment with AM/FM radio and works fine , im sure its a different type than the VHF one but definately available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 (edited) There a re 2 types of splitters available VHF and 27mhz as i was only checking all this out the other week i am thinking of going to VHF as the 27mhz is cactus Edited November 22, 2006 by johnno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastin Time Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Wastin Time i have a splitter on my 27 mhz Am at moment with AM/FM radio and works fine , im sure its a different type than the VHF one but definately available. Well you wont be needing that soon...................will you dave?!?!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirate pete Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I have a splitter on my 27mhz radio to an 8ft aerial have not had a problem with it in the 6 years its been installed. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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