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Old 27 September 2012, 21:33   #1
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Managed to run both cables through the A frame and on deck trunking
The connections on the old rib raiders where well green
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Why have you two fitted?

Got the same antenna myself fitted on the console railing. Not entirely convinced about it, but I'm going to move it to the stern and get it higher on a light pole.

What's the performance been like so far... or is it early days?
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One is for AIS and went for those for a change as they sort of got recommended in earlier posts
I took the old VHF out as it was goosed and not got a replacement yet
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Simrad RD68 by any chance?
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One is for AIS and went for those for a change as they sort of got recommended in earlier posts
I took the old VHF out as it was goosed and not got a replacement yet

Don't tell me you've got the AIS working..................at last Give me a call, I'll switch mine on & see if you can pick me up.
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It's work in progress Dave just getting all the bits and bobs together are you free if I get stuck
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Mark I - they were very popular round that time - mine didn't last
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No then it was standard horizon and that's what's going back
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Aye, gimme a call if needs be. I'm kicking around tomorrow & later next week
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My Metz seems ok.
What make/model AIS are you boys using?
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http://www.easyais.de/en/product_page.php?prodid=15
Is what I have
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I can't quite make out what it is in you photo, but you seem to have a metal pole mounted on the side of the A frame about 6" from the starboard aerial. I'm no electronics/radio expert but I thought that was a bit of a no no as far as absorbing your transmissions and affecting performance.
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I can't quite make out what it is in you photo, but you seem to have a metal pole mounted on the side of the A frame about 6" from the starboard aerial. I'm no electronics/radio expert but I thought that was a bit of a no no as far as absorbing your transmissions and affecting performance.
It's for a flag for when I went to lake Garda it can come off now but should only cause a small shadow on wave pickup plus I use that side for the AIS
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