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[tda3]

Just wanted to give a little run down to my installation of a fixed base VHF radio. The unit I chose was a Uniden Oceanus as you can see here.

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[tda3]

As many of you know, Sea-Doo's are NOT known for very many flat surfaces so it was a bit tricky finding one to accomodate my antenna mount. The mount I used is a so-called ratchet unit. To the right of the mount is the co-ax feed-through.

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[tda3]

This is what it looks like in the up position.

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[tda3]

And here's what it looks like laid down when trailering or when a nasty storm comes up. These things make a very good lightning rod. Keep that in mind should a storm come up. The antenna I used is a Shakespear Galaxy 48".

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[tda3]

Since I knew I was going to need power for both the AM/FM/CD radio and the VHF radio, I decided to install a fuse panel. This allows me to use common automotive style fuses and makes hooking up easier. You'll also notice that I'm using a Shakespear splitter that allows me to use the VHF antenna for both the AM/FM/CD radio and the VHF radio.

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[tda3]

This shows the wiring for both the AM/FM/CD radio and the VHF radio. I drilled a hole for the power and co-ax using a Uni-Bit or step drill. These things are pricy as hell, but man do they ever do the job when drilling large diameter holes in fiberglass or plastic. And they make a very clean hole. I used a grommet to prevent chaffing.

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[tda3]

Here's what the wiring looks like where it comes out. The four holes you see on the underside are the holes for VHF radio's mounting bracket.

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[tda3]

And here's what it looks like with the VHF in place. The radio has a waterproof power connector so removing the radio from the boat is a snap. Just disconnect the power, undo the co-ax, loosen the two knobs, and it's out of there.

Oh - and yes, I know my boat is dirty.

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[Kevin Leclair]

Very nice!