Four simple tips on how to ensure a healthy VHF antenna

7:49 AM Tue 3 Aug 2010 GMT

'your vital link with the world' .

A boat's VHF antenna is one of the vital links in the communication chain on-board. You depend on it for most ordinary communication, but in times of distress it can make the difference between surviving and not. Regular inspection and testing are both vital and easy to ensure this important equipment performs properly when needed. Here Shakespeare Marine offers tips for simple and quick testing: 1: Visual Inspection: Antenna maintenance begins with a simple visual inspection. Signs of wear that could affect system performance include large cracks or fractures on a fiberglass antenna. A metal whip that is bent or ...

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by Sail-World Cruising