[C320-list] Approaches for mounting a TV antenna?

[Larry Frank]

Rod,

I just sent the photos from my iPhone to our Verizon email.  Please
confirm that you got them.

Larry


rod.boer1 at verizon.net

On 8/20/15, 5:24 PM, "Rod Boer" <rod.boer1 at verizon.net> wrote:

>Larry,
>
>I am keeping all options open so I would appreciate a picture after you
>next
>visit your boat. Thanks.
>
>Rod
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
>Of Larry Frank
>Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 10:13 PM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Approaches for mounting a TV antenna?
>
>Rod,
>
>I mounted mine directly in the aft bimini bow on a short (1¹?) vertical
>pole.  Once I was satisfied I drilled holes in the bow and ran the antenna
>wire through the bow and down to the deck.  I exited the bow there and
>used
>a fitting to pass it through the deck and then it was easy to fish to the
>TV.  It works well if the TV station isn¹t too far away or you are not
>surrounded by tall buildings.  Higher would always be better.  I think one
>could rig it up temporarily to see how it works before proceeding.  I can
>send a photo if you think you want to go this way.
>
>Larry
>WindSwept
>C320 #246 
>
>On 8/19/15, 5:04 PM, "Rod Boer" <rod.boer1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>I am looking for a way to mount a TV antenna in the area of the stern.
>>Quite
>>a few boats near me have the antennas mounted on the mast, while some
>>mount them on the spreaders. The boat in the slip next to me mounted
>>his off his radar antenna. I like the location but I do not have a
>>radar or intend to purchase one. Has anyone come across a pole
>>specifically for this on the stern or for mounting on the bimini
>>structure?
>>
>> 
>>
>>Rod Boer
>>
>>Odyssey, #688
>>
>
>