- Messages
- 13,377
- Reaction score
- 13,500
- Points
- 857
- Location
- Royal, AR
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2007
- Boat Model
- SX
- Boat Length
- 23
Looking further into the Pacific Aerials P6182 Sea Master Pro VHF Antenna I am really surprised that it is from New Zealand. Generally I expect quality products from Kiwis and expected this to be bargain basement Chinese junk. Looking at their website I see the aP6182 is rated fro 3dBI gain (a 3dB increase in signal strength) but also a "Marine Gain" of 6dB. I have no idea what "Marine Gain" is but feel certain that it does not mean the antenna produces anything more than 3dBi. Even worse I see that the antenna uses a separate cable. Every connector causes a loss in signal strength. A similar antenna with a cable permanently attached would produce a stronger output. The need to buy the special mount and cable also increases cost.
If you look at the $118 Digital 528 Antenna you can see that the data sheet contains detailed information on the output and gain.
Likewise the $111 Shakespeare 5401 has gain and SWR spelled out on its webpage.
If you look at the $118 Digital 528 Antenna you can see that the data sheet contains detailed information on the output and gain.
Likewise the $111 Shakespeare 5401 has gain and SWR spelled out on its webpage.