DIY VHF Marine Radio Antenna

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Uploaded by on Nov 26, 2009

How to build a VHF marine radio antenna for less than $10.

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  • it's guys like you that will become invaluable during a collapse.

  • @smasci We're already drawing up plans for Zombie Apocalypse clean up machines. :)

  • Thank you very much for this video! I'm gonna try this as soon as possible to replace my small antenna on my old radio scanner.

  • @JWalkind3 Thank you, and good luck.

  • Thanks for the video, I just got a marine radio from a buddy to add to my base station, i am going to build one of these so i can listen to the marine traffic on the Mississippi.

  • @Mr314snowman Cool. See marinetraffic-dot-com and you can track the boats.

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  • @submarineboat what exactly do you mean by "clean up machines"? i may be interested in one of these.

  • @boatingisfunUK Wish I could help but I don't know anything about radios. In fact, that antenna is the first thing I ever did for a radio other than kick it when it was not working. As for the coast guard my experience has been that it's best to not talk to them. :)

  • Thanks for the video, I have a question for you. I bought a new VHF radio, and a new 1500mm Antenna. My reception is Excellent but when I am broadcasting to the port's radio (i.e. costguard) the coastguard says the transmission is LOUD but Distorted. What could be the cause of it? Grateful if you could advice me, as here in London (UK) no one is available to ask! Thanks.

  • Thanks for the video, I have a question for you. I bought a new VHF radio, and a new 1500mm Antenna. My reception is Excellent but when I am broadcasting to the port's radio (i.e. costguard) the coastguard says the transmission is LOUD but Distorted. What could be the cause of it? Grateful if you could advice me, as here in London (UK) no one is available to ask! Thanks.

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