hey everyone, I Was has having problem with my vhf, no reception no transmition, I found the problem, my antenna is missing, I dont know when I lost it, has that ever happened to you?
No vhf
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When we bought our boat, the antenna had been removed and stowed below, and the VHF seemed to work ok, on both transmit and receive. I had a rigging inspection done, and while the guy was up the mast, I had him reinstall the antenna (which was not in good condition). Now the VHF doesn't work so well. Not sure what I'll do next, likely replace the antenna, but with a handheld on board it is a lower priority than mushy soles and tracking down leaks.
I know exactly when I lost my antenna. On the hard, my mast was struck by lightning, vaporizing my Shakespeare Squatty-Body.
https://tomeshew.wordpress.com/2014/07/18/struck-by-lightning/
https://tomeshew.wordpress.com/2014/07/18/struck-by-lightning/
I suspect this antenna was also struck. It has some marks at the base that are likely scorches, rather than rust.
I have lost a few antennae trailering. I guess the road vibrations walk the threads and it comes un-screwed.
I now remove mine (and the windex) before I hit the road.
Yes, this will get you on the air for a very limited distance, but eventually it will destroy your radio's power amplifier. Trust me on this.
