info' about antenna

Edward Peterson · 05-05-2007, 02:44

Hello!

My antenna broke down (Orbit 7108) and i need to replace it with a new one.
In general, I was highly satisfied with Orbit's service and features, but since we're talking about investing approx. 80-100K US$ I consider replacing the lot and get a whole new set.

Thus, if there is a model (/company) you use and can recommend I would be more than glad to hear about it.
The only other company I have heard of is SeaTel (and Orbit). If you are aware of other alternatives (heard of Thrane???) please let me know.

ThanX in advance,

Edward

**GordMay** · 05-05-2007, 03:24

Not many of us would have any experience with a 2,500 lb (98" dia.) antenna.
http://www.orbit-marine.com/objects/AL-7108.pdf

CSY Man · 05-05-2007, 05:19

No, don't have one of them antennas on my boat, but looking into it....

Pa La O La · 05-05-2007, 06:04

I don't have one on my boat either but I'd like to have the money to have a boat large enough to put one on. Then I'd go a bit smaller with trac III and a sat phone.

Gary

Chuck Baier · 05-05-2007, 13:21

Had mine blow off the masthead in the last thunderstorm so I can't help either.

rebel heart · 05-05-2007, 13:28

That's one hell of an antenna. I'm still debating about whether or not to get anything more than a VHF. :-)

Edward Peterson · 06-05-2007, 01:00

Thank you all for helping,
I think I slipped a piece of information...
The antenna is for my privately owned 4,800 TEU Panamax Containership.
Does anyone have any experiance with Seatel 6006 (or 4006)?
Ed.

seafox · 06-05-2007, 02:34

I have shares in Port of Lyttleton and South Port. Bring it there and help my divvies please.

05-05-2007, 02:44	#1
Edward Peterson Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2	info' about antenna Hello! My antenna broke down (Orbit 7108) and i need to replace it with a new one. In general, I was highly satisfied with Orbit's service and features, but since we're talking about investing approx. 80-100K US$ I consider replacing the lot and get a whole new set. Thus, if there is a model (/company) you use and can recommend I would be more than glad to hear about it. The only other company I have heard of is SeaTel (and Orbit). If you are aware of other alternatives (heard of Thrane???) please let me know. ThanX in advance, Edward

05-05-2007, 03:24	#2
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,330 Images: 230	Not many of us would have any experience with a 2,500 lb (98" dia.) antenna. http://www.orbit-marine.com/objects/AL-7108.pdf __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

05-05-2007, 05:19	#3
CSY Man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Boat: CSY 33 Cutter, "Rhapsody" Posts: 1,744 Images: 45	No, don't have one of them antennas on my boat, but looking into it.... __________________ If you can read this, I have too much time on my hands..

05-05-2007, 06:04	#4
Pa La O La Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Pasadena, FL Boat: Prout Snow Goose Posts: 69 Images: 24	I don't have one on my boat either but I'd like to have the money to have a boat large enough to put one on. Then I'd go a bit smaller with trac III and a sat phone. Gary __________________ Ain't No reset button, better make this one count !

05-05-2007, 13:21	#5
Chuck Baier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where ever the boat is. Boat: Marine Trader 34 "Beach House" Posts: 1,660 Images: 54	Had mine blow off the masthead in the last thunderstorm so I can't help either. __________________ To boldly go!! Read about our past and current cruises, the boat, some projects and a whole lot more at Voyages of Sea Trek And Now Visit The New Boats Site At The Beach House

05-05-2007, 13:28	#6
rebel heart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Boat: Hans Christian 36 Posts: 802 Images: 3	That's one hell of an antenna. I'm still debating about whether or not to get anything more than a VHF. :-) __________________ Keep the water on the outside, you on the inside, and the stick in the air. http://rebelheart.squarespace.com

06-05-2007, 01:00	#7
Edward Peterson Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2	Thank you all for helping, I think I slipped a piece of information... The antenna is for my privately owned 4,800 TEU Panamax Containership. Does anyone have any experiance with Seatel 6006 (or 4006)? Ed.

06-05-2007, 02:34	#8
seafox Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new zealand Boat: Lotus 10.6 Posts: 1,253 Images: 25	I have shares in Port of Lyttleton and South Port. Bring it there and help my divvies please.

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