out n about Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Hey raiders, just recently purchased a 27Mhz radio and antenna... my problem is what side do i mount the antenna on? it may sound like a stupid question but i dont have a clue hehe... the radio will be installed in the middle.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasty Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Dave What sort of radio did you get and how much did it set you back as I am thinking of doing similar. My boat has a mounting for an antenna on the front port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traysexy Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Either side of your craft will do. Try and make it as high as possible. The higher the better.. Also, think about vision too while driving as most antennas will sway around a little bit. Think of ease to take on and off if your thinking of a movable one. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
out n about Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 Dave What sort of radio did you get and how much did it set you back as I am thinking of doing similar. My boat has a mounting for an antenna on the front port side. Hey Lasty, i brought a GME 27Mhz radio and antenna for about $270 or less i think... im yet to use it as i havent installed it... hopefully will do on saturday morning but i have read the book and it seems easy to use (touch wood) hehehe PM me if you would like to know where i brought it from because i dont think i can mention names on here Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingrod Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 It doesnt really matter what side. If you have a low boat and always go into high wharfs on one side, you might want to mount it on the opposite side so it doesnt break if you get slightly "under" the wharf when docking. You might not want it waving around in front of your face either. Thats personal choice. Ive found that my nav lights and anchor light reflect very slightly off the white heatshink covering. So i normally fold the antennas back at 45 deg when im traveling at night. (as this gets them out of my line of sight) I like the smallest amount reflections to give max night vision. Ive also got my instrument and compass backlighting on a switch to kill them. Some of the GME radios have have a very bright display that could get annoying at night. So bear that in mind when installing the radio (if you go out at night a lot) cheers Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
out n about Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 hey rod, i never thought about some of the points your bought up, and i will now take all those things into consideration when i mount the antenna... thanks for the info, much appreciated Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 If you are right handed mount it on the starboard side, if left handed on the port side. Will make it easier for you when casting . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Mine is on the left, my 2c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Most modern radios have a dimmer function , for use at night. I hate to say this , but you may need to RTFM to find out how to do it !! ( RTFM = Read The Friendly Manual!). Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingrod Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 (edited) Most modern radios have a dimmer function , for use at night. I hate to say this , but you may need to RTFM to find out how to do it !! ( RTFM = Read The Friendly Manual!). Ross Not the ones on my boat ! Ive got newish, but basic ones with conventional LED displays. Edited March 14, 2007 by fishingrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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