VHF antenna interference with wakeboard tower

[powellobsessed]

good day wordlings ! Hey I have a question I just recently purchased a newer boat that does not have a VHF marine radio installed. My question is does the antenna receive any interference with the wakeboard tower since the place that I will be mounting it will be close to the tower but not touching ? I like the idea of a handheld but I feel more comforted having a radio that has a larger antenna to broadcast wider. If any of you have had any experience with this or knowledge would be greatly appreciated. I’ve tried to search the topic found everything but. Thank you my fellow Powellers and safe boating.

 

[dale eichel]

I have an 8 footer that stands up right next to my tower and there is no interference.
dale

 

[Squirrel]

What about running the antenna wire near the wiring harness that runs along the side of the boat? Sq

 

[Grant Stevens - USBR]

It's best to keep the antenna in the clear if possible, preferably 1 wavelength away or 2 meters from metal or other antennas. If the tower is resonant or near the wavelength of the antenna, it could cause issues (good or bad.) Any reason not to put a 3' antenna on top of your tower?

 

[powellobsessed]

I thought about doing that as well. But it might be difficult with the cover that goes on top. But on the side of the arch there might be a possibility mount one there.

 

[dale eichel]

What about running the antenna wire near the wiring harness that runs along the side of the boat? Sq

That wire is shielded. It can run along with the other wires.

 

[Squirrel]

That wire is shielded. It can run along with the other wires.

Thanks, Sq

 

[Lake Bum]

My VHF works great, mounted right next to the tower. I think the tower being aluminum is part of the reason why...

 

[Lake Bum]

I was going to upload a picture of my setup, but the site says file too large. Never had that problem before...

 

[bw56]

My VHF antenna is mounted to my wake board tower. It works very well. I was surprised to receive a weather alert deep in West Canyon on the weather setting. VHF works just fine.

 

[Lake Bum]

Here is my setup. I can store 10 poles on the tower, with two trollers

 

[powellobsessed]

View attachment 2930Lake bum your set up is sweet that was exactly what I was looking for. Love the jolly Rodger too !

 

[powellobsessed]

Thanks all for the input it is greatly appreciated.