VHF antenna

[two stroke mick]

Can anyone recommend a good vhf anetnna that wont cost the earth and last more than 4 weeks?

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by two stroke mick

Can anyone recommend a good vhf anetnna that wont cost the earth and last more than 4 weeks?

have you tried the vtroniX rib raider?

Vtronix Vtronix RIB Raider Antenna - Only £54.95 - Force 4 Chandlery

I've used one for a few seasons now, been ok upto now

[martini]

Rib Raider ticks all your boxes - Won't cost the earth and won't last more than 4 weeks

The general consensus on here is that Chris's experience is the exception to the rule.

Don't be scared of fibreglass antennas of the 1-1.5m range, they seem to hold up surprisingly well

[jambo]

Originally Posted by martini

Rib Raider ticks all your boxes - Won't cost the earth and won't last more than 4 weeks

The general consensus on here is that Chris's experience is the exception to the rule.

Don't be scared of fibreglass antennas of the 1-1.5m range, they seem to hold up surprisingly well

Only by some people. I have had a RR for some years and never had any problems!!

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[Razorbill RIBs]

Originally Posted by martini

Don't be scared of fibreglass antennas of the 1-1.5m range, they seem to hold up surprisingly well

We have Pacific aerials on the RIBs, they are New Zealand made..... The Pacific range have a standard (and robust) base which you can screw different antenna onto easily.... We use the short flexi ones (leave them on) http://www.rib.net/forum/attachment....1&d=1328895932 and because we operate in some pretty remote /poor vhf areas also carry a large 1.5m fibreglass antenna (as per Matts recommendation) which is stowed under the sponson in one of the oar clips.... But tbh rarely have cause to use it.

In fact I just bought another two for the Atlantic from Ian Sharlot on here..... I think Ian bought up some stock as the main importer stopped dealing not sure if thats correct???..... Either way, worth dropping Ian a note as his prices are good....and with Pacific there are lots of options

For what its worth, I too have broken a Vtronix

[alystra]

Originally Posted by jambo

Only by some people. I have had a RR for some years and never had any problems!!

Sent from my iPhone using Rib.net

I've had two Rib Raiders in ten years, replaced the first two years ago. Boat well used.

[two stroke mick]

i have a fibreglass one circa 1.3 m long very good send and recieve but the plastic base has cracked. it is currently held together with insulating tape and a cable tie. i would like similar with a metal base

tsm

[GJ0KYZ]

Originally Posted by martini

Rib Raider ticks all your boxes - Won't cost the earth and won't last more than 4 weeks

The general consensus on here is that Chris's experience is the exception to the rule.

Don't be scared of fibreglass antennas of the 1-1.5m range, they seem to hold up surprisingly well

Agreed. Go for a full length, stainless steel or fibreglass antenna; the bigger the better. And pay attention to the quality of the coax it's supplied with. My boat was supplied with a Raider antenna; it didn't survive the Channel crossing.

[Peter_C]

Dunno if this will help you or not. I went with an 8ft on my SIB. Bought a Shakespeare 5225 XP.

http://www.llelectronics.com/docs/aw...HFAntennas.pdf

[Channel Ribs]

Pacific aerials are superb, Dan is correct in that there are UK supply problems at the moment though we are working on fixing that.

Also have a look at the Metz antenna, very high quality and performance.