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Regbook · 16-02-2012, 18:41

Why is it that I have never seen a VHF radio mounted at the helm of a sailboat. Is it a security issue or is there some other reason?

**btrayfors** · 16-02-2012, 19:00

You don't want them to get to close to the steering compass as their speakers have magnets in them. Also, some aren't fully waterproof.

Otherwise, no reason they can't be located near the helm or elsewhere in the cockpit.

Bill

hlev00 · 16-02-2012, 19:44

Also, since distance is more or less line of sight, the higher the better.

xymotic · 16-02-2012, 20:04

I had a uniden with a Ram remote and had the remote at the helm and the radio inside which was a nice setup.

**Wotname** · 17-02-2012, 06:46

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Originally Posted by hlev00

Also, since distance is more or less line of sight, the higher the better.

Err... it's the height of the antenna that is important, not the height of the radio!

hlev00 · 17-02-2012, 07:51

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Originally Posted by Wotname

Err... it's the height of the antenna that is important, not the height of the radio!

Doh! That's what I get for not reading more carefully before responding. I had been reading about SSB antennas just before and for some reason inserted "antenna" into the question.

Is there a delete so I can withdraw my silly response?

**Sailmonkey** · 17-02-2012, 07:53

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Originally Posted by Regbook

Why is it that I have never seen a VHF radio mounted at the helm of a sailboat. Is it a security issue or is there some other reason?

Look closely, you'll see them all the time in close proximity. RAM mics are a favorite. But they are all a small distance from the helm to avoid interrupting the compass.