I am considering a mast mounted TV antenna. Can anyone tell me what kind of reception I can expect and what model they are using.
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Shakespeare
I have the Shakespeare 24" mounted on the front of the mast @ the second spreader (30' or so) I get excellent reception of the stations with in 60+ miles (all three of them). The stations 90 to 100 miles out are viewable depending on the direction of the boat and weather conditions. (Funny how that works, when your stuck inside waiting for the weather to improve, the reception is lousy). The antenna takes a real beating from the sail so I had to fabricate a guard to protect it. The key to the whole system is the amplifier that came with it, when it's switch off, your lucky to get the station in town...
I have the Shakespeare 24" mounted on the front of the mast @ the second spreader (30' or so) I get excellent reception of the stations with in 60+ miles (all three of them). The stations 90 to 100 miles out are viewable depending on the direction of the boat and weather conditions. (Funny how that works, when your stuck inside waiting for the weather to improve, the reception is lousy). The antenna takes a real beating from the sail so I had to fabricate a guard to protect it. The key to the whole system is the amplifier that came with it, when it's switch off, your lucky to get the station in town...
It depends
I have one of the West Marine flying saucers (approx $120) on my Hunter 340. I get good reception on certain channels and poor to none on others. The controlling issue is the distance from you local TV tramsmitters. We are actually on the very fringe of the receptioon area for this type of antenna. However, we had our antenna added when the boat was comissioned therefore it was a fairly low cost investment/risk. I would suggest that you check with local sailors about reception in the area of your marina. The antennas are relatively inexpensive, installation may be a different story. Johnnie Engesser s/v Grace
I have one of the West Marine flying saucers (approx $120) on my Hunter 340. I get good reception on certain channels and poor to none on others. The controlling issue is the distance from you local TV tramsmitters. We are actually on the very fringe of the receptioon area for this type of antenna. However, we had our antenna added when the boat was comissioned therefore it was a fairly low cost investment/risk. I would suggest that you check with local sailors about reception in the area of your marina. The antennas are relatively inexpensive, installation may be a different story. Johnnie Engesser s/v Grace
Good....But...
I have a Shakespeare that I just moved from the mast to my cockpit deck mounted radar mast. Reception is good. I moved the antenna along with the radome to avoid them getting abused by the genny (and vice versa). By the way, it also works great as an FM antenna for your stereo!
I have a Shakespeare that I just moved from the mast to my cockpit deck mounted radar mast. Reception is good. I moved the antenna along with the radome to avoid them getting abused by the genny (and vice versa). By the way, it also works great as an FM antenna for your stereo!
Try Your VHF Radion Antenna
I have heared, but have not tryed, that you can buy a splitter switch and some cable adapters that will alow you to use your VHF radio antenna as a VHF TV antenna. Has anyone tryed this ?
I have heared, but have not tryed, that you can buy a splitter switch and some cable adapters that will alow you to use your VHF radio antenna as a VHF TV antenna. Has anyone tryed this ?
Try Your VHF Radio Antenna
I have heared, but have not tryed, that you can buy a splitter switch and some cable adapters that will allow you to use your VHF radio antenna as a VHF TV antenna. Has anyone tryed this ?
I have heared, but have not tryed, that you can buy a splitter switch and some cable adapters that will allow you to use your VHF radio antenna as a VHF TV antenna. Has anyone tryed this ?
Using VHF
I built an adaptor and remove the antenna from the VHF radio and plug it into the TV; it isn't as good as a dedicated Shakespere antenna, but is never in the way. I am nervous about installing a splitter--could compromise the VHF communications and the transmitter output might damage the TV. Obviously, we never watch the TV when sailing.
I built an adaptor and remove the antenna from the VHF radio and plug it into the TV; it isn't as good as a dedicated Shakespere antenna, but is never in the way. I am nervous about installing a splitter--could compromise the VHF communications and the transmitter output might damage the TV. Obviously, we never watch the TV when sailing.
VHF antenna for TV reception
No splitter needed. Just an adapter you screw onto some TV cable coax. Uncouple the antenna lead from the back of the VHF radio, and couple it to your TV coax. All Radio Shack parts. Reception isn't half bad, though better on some channels than others.
No splitter needed. Just an adapter you screw onto some TV cable coax. Uncouple the antenna lead from the back of the VHF radio, and couple it to your TV coax. All Radio Shack parts. Reception isn't half bad, though better on some channels than others.
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