The problem with horizontal antennas is that they are more directional
than a vertical antenna. Stations fade in and out as the boat moves, or
swings at anchor.
Bill Bina
On 3/2/2016 8:45 AM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List wrote:
I also have the splitter which worked well until a storm came through
while my wife was at the marina listening to the radio.. Apparently a
lightning surge came down close enough to be picked-up by the mast top
antenna and it blew the stereo receiver.. The VHF was not on so there
was no other damage.
It was a cheap unit that I was considering replacing anyway but now
I'm also looking at antennas that go in the hull somewhere in hopes
that it is less likely to capture a wandering lightning surge (Fairly
common here in the southeast). This way my next receiver might not be
as likely to get hit..
Here's what I'm looking at
http://www.amazon.com/Tune-Trapper-Hidden-Marine-Antenna/dp/B002WQTS58
On lake Lanier we're close to the the stations we like anyway so
pretty much any decent antenna should do the trick
-Francois Rivard
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, GA
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