VHF radio antenna place location

[Brunot]

I'm installing, my new 2014 parker 2320 pilot house, a Standard Horizion GX2200 Marine VHF/GPS/AIS system. My question is where is the proper place to install my antenna? I have a radar unit mounted in the center rear on the top of my pilot house.
I have been told to use a 5 foot or a 8 foot antenna. Need some expert advise.

Thanks
Bruno T

 

[DaleH]

8', starboard rear quarter, VHF antennas work off "line of sight", higher is better!

 

[Brunot]

Thanks for the info. When you say starboard rear quarter - What is the distance from my raymarine radar dome should I be? That is located at the rear center roof of the pilot house

Thanks
Brunot