Apelco VXE200 HELP!!!!!!!!!

[sailingyacht]

I have just taken ownership of a Moody 27 which has an Apelco VXE200 VHF radio. Unfortunately there is no whip antenna on the mast. Can anybody advise me on what type of antenn i need, as I have been told that the correct antenna is a must.:

 

[VicS]

An aerial for a VHF RT is an aerial for a VHF RT

Your choice I think from what your favourite chandler has to offer.

My SMC one is still good after 25 years but I dont think SMC do such trivial things as VHF aerials anymore.


Tried to find a manual for the radio .. but unsuccessful so hope you have the original.

 

[sailingyacht]

I will check on board for the manual.
Thanks for the reply

 

[Barry Jones]

I used to work for Raytheon when they had the Apelco brand and I remember this model.

As far as I can recall, it has a 50 Ohm coaxial female connector like any other VHF.

So nothing special in relation to aerial requirements.

It might be worth asking the person who made the off the cuff comment what they meant by a correct antenna ???

 

[sailingyacht]

Apelco

Hi Barry
Thank you very much for your reply