Shakespeare makes a device that allows the VHF antenna to be used
for both the VHF and FM. Works well, but they do seem to fail after
a while. I've twice isolated VHF transmit problems to a fail one of
these devices. Best to have 2 separate antennas, but the device is
a reasonable compromise.

Doug

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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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