T&T: Fw: Two VHF's, one Antenna? Possible?

[Larry N. Brown]

> No - not through a Tee.  You can use a coax switch to connect the
> antenna to either radio, one at a time - but then you have to remember
> to switch the antenna to the radio that you intend to use.
>
> Could go with an electronic antenna switch:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2zxo24
>
> I've used one for several years, with no problems.


The only problem with this approach is that you loose the redundancy 
attained with two complete, separate VHF systems. For the price of that 
switch, you could install a new, 8' antenna.

Regards,

Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: Slidell, LA
N 30 13.28
W 89 48.63