Black Panther 1,591 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 If not what use is your vhf in a dismasting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Y88 5241 25 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 We have both with the back up being a extending emergency one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmiker 15 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 We carry a handrail mounted as an emergency backup.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vorpal Blade 89 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Funny you should mention that BP. Ive got our rig down right now for servicing - new halyards, nav lights, wind gear and replacement VHF aerial. The last item I was 50/50 on and was seeking opinion. Should it be replaced with same or do I go for a deck mounted model that is folded up when required. A well know YNZ safety inspector we have rafted up to on occasions has this setup. This makes sense given we general dont actually use the VHF that frequently. Whats the downside? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 243 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 We have masthead vhf with a back up on the (once upon a time) radar arch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Vhf is line of sight. A decent masthead antenna will give you significantly more range. Personally, like other responses here, I have a masthead, and one on the stern rail, plus a spare below. And an emergency ssb antenna as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 We have one on mast plus spare on solar arch I’ve got both cables run to splitter in cupboard behind vhf so can switch anytime Like VB we rarely use the vhf however the ais works a lot better from 20m higher We regularly pick up ships at 40nm 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 We look like a Russian "trawler"....comrade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tuffyluffy 76 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 We've got a masthead for usual day-to-day stuff and a whip on the transom in case the mast comes down. Have a handheld as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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