VHF MARINE RADIO INSTALLATION | HOW TO

[@CapeAnnImages]

The closer to the transceiver, and the shorter the cable the better! Well done!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I appreciate it! Thanks for watching and commenting..

[@jeffwilliams6374]

Thanks for taking the time to record this, very helpful and informative.

[@royphelps6377]

Enjoyed your radio installation video. I was wondering about a few things. For the antenna it seems a high window frame installation vs. the deck mount would have been preferred. Three reasons: 1. Raises the antenna higher for a better signal. 2. Mounting would not interfere with mooring cleat as antenna is very close to cleat. 3. Antenna wire partially blocks starboard running light as light must be visible from dead ahead to two points abaft the starboard beam (for navigation safety and right of way.) Just my quick observation, not to be picky. Thanks for the wiring and hook up information...very informative.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Glad you liked the video.. the reason i mounted it where I did was I can stand it up from the drivers seat.. It doesn’t block my starboard nav light at all.. it is closer then I like to the cleat but still not a problem.. I get a very clear signal and there is no inference.. some of the places I launch at higher tides ,I have to go under low bridges and need to lower the antenna.. and mounted where I did cuts down on vibration.. the aluminum is much thicker there and won’t flex.. anyway long story short.. mount yours wherever you want and do what works best for you and your boat.. thanks for watching and tight lines!

[@mcdouche2]

Have the same radio. Just installed it. This thing doesn’t have channel 22 Alpha.

[@nomad7412]

Some great install info here if I was to install a new radio. Unfortunately for me, I have an old radio which the guy I bought it from said it has never been working? I had a friend look underneath the helm and he said it was a fuse issue and told me it was a 3 amp fuse. After taking a look myself ( at 70 yo with a hernia is quite a task) I could not id any fuse whatsoever, so can't figure out how or why my friend said it was a 3 amp fuse? It was like spaghetti junction under there and took me all of 5 mins to get out lol. Wish I could afford to change it to the same as yours, since I have the Lowrance fish finder. but probably too old also. I'll have to get the local boat yard to check it out. Only one thing I know about fixing steel to aluminium is electrolysis and thought I had seen you had something between the steel and aluminium but did not hear you mention how important this was. For me, as a pure novice your info is outstanding and I wish that I could start from scratch with it. So I am beyond your help on this one, but nevertheless, info about antenna quality and other stuff will be invaluable if I ever need it. Thanks heaps for your help mate. ....Oh and hope you had an awesome Christmas :)

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Nomad thank you.. most have a fuse holder like you can see on mine it is the big yellow pill looking thing on the wire.. some will be smaller and black or red.. they are usually a glass fuse.. if it’s really old it may have a screw in type in the radio itself.. it’s possible something shorted it out or was a voltage spike.. and yes you do have to be carful about electrolysis with dissimilar metals.. they do provide a rubber seal which helps with that .. and so you don’t have to use silicone on it..as always I really appreciate your comments and feedback! Thank you for watching.. hopefully you get the radio working.. if you didn’t live on the other side of the world and were local .. I would absolutely love to swing by and check it out! Hopefully you had a great Christmas!! I got some very nice rods and reels I’m about to take out sturgeon fishing in the morning!

[@nomad7412]

@@ReelLifeFisherman You're so kind. Thank you for your helpful and generous comment and reply. Hope you catch a monster heh.

[@danielramos7394]

Great DIY Video!!! YEAH, you should never go out without a Radio. I normally have a hand held marine radio!! Take care have a Great New Year!!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Hey man I saw the horrible news about your boat .. I’m very sorry to hear about that.. any news about it?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Yeah I know it’s not a good idea to not have one.. I put it off for long enough.. thanks for watching glad you liked the video..

[@danielramos7394]

Reel Life Fisherman No news, we caught the guys in video but not too clear. I wasn’t going to let it ruin my holidays. I have insurance just the thought it happen at 3:45pm and I live on a very busy street and 1block from the police dept!’They took in less then 20min. The ins will be paying it out next week, which mean now I have to shop and see if I could find a clean nice boat. The ISE show in next month, thru may have 2019 at a discount price!🤞🏽

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Well I really hope it all works out for you! What kind of boat do you think you will be looking for?

[@danielramos7394]

Reel Life Fisherman I thinking of the same make which was a Scout. Or I been looking at a older Boston Whaler outrange. I just retired in October so I have to keep within in my budget of about $25k.

[@russellkerfoot5423]

18 FT Is the optimum coax length. The coax acts has a ground plain. Run it around the front of thr boat do not coil the coax up. There is no ground plain on a fiberglass boat you can buy artificial ground plain that fit to the base of the antenna to get a better performance from the radio.

[@JS-sh3nq]

Awesome how to video. Thanks much

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thank you glad it helped.. and thanks for watching and commenting

[@socomsmith3241]

great video, thanks!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it! Check out some of the other videos on the channel if you have time.. and thanks for watching and commenting.. if you have any questions please let me know..

[@elsuperpollo2273]

I plan on adding a HF and VHF radio in my Boat.

[@MattGray-ky5dn]

I turned off my batteries and took the keys out so I thought there was no power. When I cut the black and red it sparked. Any idea how this would be connected still and is it safe to cut? I stopped working on it.

[@johnc.wunscheljr2873]

I need to change the coax cable on my Shakespeare galaxy 5226 xt . how do you get the stainless base to come off to attach a new cable? can you help please . or can you get the coaler off even?

[@johnc.wunscheljr2873]

where did you get the alternator battery charger and do you have a install video???????????????

[@JSSKTM]

Great video. Where do you get those markers you use?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

They are awesome you can order them on amazon.. I can’t find them at Home Depot any more .. they are reach pens by Dixon.. thanks for watching the channel

[@stoweman34]

What kind of boat do you have? Duckworth?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

It’s a thunder jet outboard series 185 explorer

[@reel-grit]

I am wanting to install LEDs and Troll Master Pro, do you do these where you work or on the side? I live in Loomis.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

We absolutely would do that at my shop.. we would love to do it.. give us a call.. 916-251-3764 let them know you spoke to me.. my name is Jason

[@sandrorivera9728]

Good afternoon I have a cobra vhf radio and I installed everything, I did a radio check and a few minutes later the radio does not sound even when it is turned on, what could it be?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Ok let me ask the simple questions.. is the volume up? Some units you have to push in the knob for volume or squelch .. also if no one is around you with a vhf on the same channel you will hear nothing.. they only work so far .. will the weather alert channel play?

[@sandrorivera9728]

There is no one near me with a radio and the volume is high, the radio simply turns on and it is not heard when it turns on or that noise as interference

[@sandrorivera9728]

it sure broke and it's new

[@sandrorivera9728]

and the weather channel was heard for a while no longer heard

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

It is still powering on and no sound .. then it could be a bad connection on the antenna.. if that’s good there could be a problem with the unit..

[@mikeshuck2760]

I’m in the process of purchasing a North River Seahawk. I’ve been looking at people’s rigging. Plan to install VHF-radio flush mount right side of helm. Garmin on top left side where you installed your radio. Visibility for everyone aboard will be able to see. Leelock anchor system. Folbe pole holders. Thanks for sharing.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome boats ! You will love it! I have another trolling motor video and vhf video on a sea hawk my buddy has.. we went with the anchor caddie system so he could swap out his rip tide ulterra for his river anchor.. glad you liked the video and thanks for watching!

[@kimdavis7437]

Now I feel a little better going with you out to sea...now just have worry about the sharks I seem to bring when I go out! Lol!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Well we can at least call the coast guard to say you have been eaten! 🤣🦈

[@kimdavis7437]

Lmao...! Yes...so the world knows I was eaten by baby shark...do dah do do dah do!!

[@4toes1nose]

Thank you

[@JuanPerez-po6bl]

my radio just die and remove it from de boat and and I hook it to my car battery and it work I check the fuses in boat and they are ok

[@TBrownRecords]

You made a nice video

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thank you! And thanks for watching appreciate it!

[@jonkettering2621]

Do you have any issues with the antenna whipping around in the wind or when on plane and hitting your top or getting damaged.? Or is that a pretty firm antenna ? I assume that is an 8 foot antenna. Plus have you had any issues with sending and receiving signals and what has been the farthest you have broadcast.? Thank you for your post, I have a similar Thunderjet and am in the process of installing a marine radio.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

No the antenna and base are really strong even in rough days on the ocean or bay it’s never hit at all.. and on the ocean it has gone out id say pretty far.. 20 -30 miles or so would be the farthest I have talked to a buddy I know was a long ways off.. thanks for watching and hopefully that helps.. in the delta where the line of sight is broken up you get less signal distance.

[@123mjenings]

TY I LEARN ALOT OFF HEAR!! TY

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks for watching and commenting ..glad you like the channel!

[@noctemproductions.]

SOS ASAP FTW G2G GL DD BRB!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Noctem Productions I I know what 3 of those mean.. lol

[@adrianbutler2865]

Keep making great videos! Could you drop a (amazon) link to where you bought your antenna mount?

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[@HerbZilla]

WHAT THE HECK marker is that man, i want one

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

They are a Dixon reach marker ! They are awesome! They have another one made by “pica” I think is how they spell it..

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

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