Error message on AIS transponder

[Tomahawk]

Just came up with high VSWR.

I have not yet fitted the VHF ariel properly so it was simply propped against the bimini frame. Stainless
Would the proximinty of the areiel to the tubes of the bimini cause a high VSWR?

 

[starfire]

Yes

 

[Tomahawk]

Thank you..
Will move it..