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Dennis Pogson wrote:
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Hello:

I want to install a new FM radio / CD player on my boat. Thought I
would mount the antenna in the stern area. I also like the idea of
having a redundant marine VHF antenna.

Is it reasonable to use a marine VHF antenna for an FM car radio
antenna? Other sugestions that will alow me to get the local tunes

and
news and also have secondary VHF antenna?

Thanks
Chris


You can get a splitter to have the VHF antenna serve both units, but

it
isn't as good as dedicated VHF + FM antennas. Chandlers can usually

supply
the splitter.


Does the problem lie with mucking about with a splitter or less than
optimal reception for FM radio using VHF antenna? I like the mast head
idea to help the FM peak over the horizon but would that simply be a
wash if VHF antenna doesnt match well with the FM radio?
Chris


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