antenna shot?

[phumb]

Cable came out of antenna, is this fixable or just get a new one? thanks!

 

[warthog5]

Nope. Order a Digital 529


https://www.boemarine.com/collections/a ... enna-white

I always put a Black one on.... I just like the way the Black antennas look.

https://www.boemarine.com/collections/a ... enna-black

 

[phumb]

Kinda what I figured but had to ask, thanks!! It was a 4 footer, figured I just get that?... Dont see using it so much with cell phones, etc...

 

[warthog5]

I wouldn't use the 4ftr......VHF is line of sight....The higher you get the better off you are.

Now.....Depends on where you are and what type of boating you do.

Here on the Gulf Coast where I'm at , Cell phones die at 11mi off shore.

Not everyone has your cell #.....and more than likely you don't have the guy's # that you can see a little ways away.

If a emergency arises....you want the closest person to get to you.... and you want them to hear you 5 X 5....

 

[Brent]

I agree
Also purchase a PLB. They are inexpensive now and wear it or carry in ditch bag

 

[phumb]

good points, thanks for replies!

 

[Brent]

Standard horizon has a new handheld vhf radio with lots of features. ..gps, dcs. ..a bit pricey but I bought the older version. New one has a better display. It is clear

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[phumb]

Brent, or anyone else.... do you know about them? I see walmart has the acr 406 for only 255... sounds like a deal...also, they have the 2880 or 2881 for about 40 bux more, any idea of the difference?...Thanks!

 

[Brent]

I bought ACR PLB resqlink plus 2 years and recently renewed the beacon registration. I keep it in ditch bag and don't have EPIRB for the boat. My boating area is only charlotte harbor florida and dont venture out far to date. Also have handheld in it. Determine your needs and boating habits. If I venture out far would both all plus shortwave radio with license. For safety plus to assist anyone I can safely. Alas stay with them . That is what a good boater does plus I always a short wave radio setup and ham license lol

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[Brent]

I paid less than 250 and took the goodies instead of refund. Be sure your passengers know how to use it too. You could be hurt or out of the picture

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[Brent]

ACR
marine product selector guide

https://www.acrartex.com/product-selector/?m=5995

 

[phumb]

Thanks man!

 

[phumb]

Wart, installed the 529 tonight...let ya know the results...nifty little adapter makes things easy!

 

[warthog5]

Yes it does. Makes installs faster.