TV Antenna/VHF Antenna

[jcoyrochny]

:smt100I just purchased a Shakespeare Sea Watch 2025, my question is - how far should I put the TV antenna from the VHF antenna?

 

[Danny Troy]

I just installed the same antenna last week. I have the VHF antenna installed on the starboard side, and installed the TV antenna directly opposite on the port side. I didn't want it cluttering up the deck, so I used a Shakespeare 4 foot extension, and it sits nicely above the Bimini top. I initially used a very inexpensive Shakespeare lay down ratchet type mount, but one hole cracked while tightening the bolt. I used it anyway, but it felt very flimsy and looked like it wouldn't last a week, especially while underway in a stiff breeze. I switched to a Shakespeare heavy duty stainless model, which is plenty strong for that antenna.

As far as getting interference between antennas, can't help you there, but I'd mount at least a foot or two from each other, minimum. Just a guess.

 

[Keith the Cop]

I purchased this antenna too. Question do you have to use the control panel or can you just go direct to the tv?

 

[Danny Troy]

Keith..... I'm pretty sure you need to use the panel. There is a red LED if you look in the hole at the bottom of the antenna, and that should be lit when in use.

I already had a problem, where I wasn't able to pull in any channels. Initially I had about 7, and then none. I called the company and they advised to return the panel for service. I'm trying a cheap 10.00 antenna this week, and if that works I'll know for sure the panel (power supply) went bad.

BTW..... I see from your user name you're on the job in L.I. I retired from the job in Westchester 3 years ago...... and still don't have enough time for boating!