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GTO Radio Antenna on Boat--not car related
I have a '64/65 A body antenna assy. left over from my two restorations. Would a car antenna work well on a fiberglass boat for a Pioneer AM/FM radio? The 36" wire supplied by Bayliner for the radio antenna is horrible.
Is there an issue with car-type antennas on a fiberglass boat due to the lack of a metal mounting surface (ground)? IN any case, what's the best way to get decent radio reception on my boat?
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Those antennas are not easy to find Dick. Sell it and buy a cheap aftermarket one for your boat.
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The antenna I refer to is not suitable for a GTO restoration. My question is about function, not worried about anything else.
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BONESTOCK GOATS '64 GTO Tripower Hardtop (Wife's Car) '64 GTO Tripower Post Coupe (My Car) '99 Bonneville SE Sedan |
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I don't see why not. I've never dealt with an antenna that needed to be "grounded."
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Interesting question.....I would think a ground plane is more important for a transmitting antenna than a receive-only antenna. Corvettes are essentially the same as boats... anyone know if the is a metal plane embedded under the glass?
I installed an antenna on my boat, seems to work ok in a metro area say 60 mile radius. I believe some OEM boats just have a hidden radio antenna. George
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I'd think the base of the antenna would have all the ground it needs (if needed) through the shield in the coax cable.
I do know they work fine when not mounted. Clay |
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