Quote Originally Posted by Radiater View Post

Having said that before you spend more money on one you may want to buy a Shakespeake VHF tester. It plugs in between the VHF radio and the antenna and allows you to determine if your current radio and antenna are working properly or not. It is not all that expensive and can be picked up at west marine or boater's world. You may require a short adapter wire to put between the tester and the radio for it to work which is purchased at the same place as the tester. The device will also allow you to know if your new setup is working right or not after the install.

I work for a company that has radio shop, we sell and service two way radios intended for commercial and public safety applications only. (No aviation, marine or amateur radio equipment)


I wasn't aware that this product is on the market. The Shakespeare antenna tester is a type of Watt Meter that I was referring to earlier. Like Radiater said, it will point you in the right direction if there is a problem (Radio or antenna system). Through trial & error (checking/replacing connectors, radio and/or antenna) you should be able to fix minor problems... and regular testing will give you confidence that the radio is functioning properly...

here is link to the manufacturers news release on the product... looks like it should run about $110.00...

http://www.shakespeare-antennas.com/....asp?release=4