Need some advice and insight on where to locate an AM/FM radio antenna on my boat. I have a 1997 Gulfstream with hardtop and already have an 8’ VHF antenna. (Not planning on integrating the two.) I’m going to add a radio antenna and want to make sure it’s done right.
Thought I’d add this Shakespeare 4530 36'' AM/FM Stereo Antenna.
http://www.boatersworld.com/product/316030139.htm
Looks like it will do the job while not breaking the bank and I like the fact that it will retract. The existing VHF antenna is mounted on the hard top, on the right side, and runs through the roof into the in the radio box where it’s connected into the VHF. Pretty straightforward.
However the radio itself is mounted in the dash just to the left of the starter or single key ignition. That means the AM/FM antenna will need to be mounted on the roof run through the radio box and somehow connect into the back of the radio.
Where should the antenna go? How is the best way to feed the antenna connection to the radio? What other hardware do I need to complete the job? And what else do I need to be concerned with, or hey stupid you forgot about this! All that insight would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Ted
Thought I’d add this Shakespeare 4530 36'' AM/FM Stereo Antenna.
http://www.boatersworld.com/product/316030139.htm
Looks like it will do the job while not breaking the bank and I like the fact that it will retract. The existing VHF antenna is mounted on the hard top, on the right side, and runs through the roof into the in the radio box where it’s connected into the VHF. Pretty straightforward.
However the radio itself is mounted in the dash just to the left of the starter or single key ignition. That means the AM/FM antenna will need to be mounted on the roof run through the radio box and somehow connect into the back of the radio.
Where should the antenna go? How is the best way to feed the antenna connection to the radio? What other hardware do I need to complete the job? And what else do I need to be concerned with, or hey stupid you forgot about this! All that insight would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Ted