We consider a marine base antenna to be a worthy investment in the long run.
We are here to help you choose the right one for your purposes from all the best available products in market today.
Our review process:
After carefully examining almost 70 antennae, we shortlist the below mentioned products.
Our final set consists of the best products and we also worked hard to maintain variety within our picks for personal choice.
We have been analysing these antennae for more than 2 years. We have probably handled more products and accessories than almost any team on the planet, so we have a particularly experienced perspective and depth of knowledge when it comes to these items.
Our collection of antennae for your regular usage caters high-quality, cheap and value-for-money requirements.
Note: Just because we didn't mention a antenna in this guide doesn't mean it's not good. The following are simply our picks for the best antennae for most people - you may have your own specifications , that make a different antenna better for you.
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The tram-browning marine base antenna should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This antenna performs great for this service with the longer whip. The 58 A/U CB antenna coaxial cable offers 100% shield coverage with 95% bare Copper braid plus a full Aluminum foil shield. It is compatible with most fixed base radios, portable with an adapter. It has a quick release whip. The little "L" bracket works perfectly for mounting.
This is a well-built antenna and it's for Marine use as well as land so it's weather resistant more so than others. There are 2 set screws for the sole purpose of securing the whip to the coil housing. It will work with a VHF radio as long as your operating frequency is within.
Why We Like This:
Works great, cable length just right
, 100% compatible with uniden vhf radios
Great space saver for small boat
As a fixed base station or car mounted mobile unit
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The antennamastsrus marine base antenna is capable of outshining several other antenna featured in this list in overall features for the price point. It is a "brand new" very high end 15" marine white rubber am/fm antenna. It is easy to replace and very good quality. It works very well as an antenna on AM, FM and some short wave.
The antenna is installed in a 22 foot deck boat and the fiberglass surface is approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick. It is a total of 15" tall including the base. It is easy to install on a pontoon console with a drill, bit and supplied allen wrench. This one works as good as the factory one for the front stereo.
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If you are currently in the market looking for a reliable antenna for your daily usage, you cannot go wrong with the cobra marine base antenna. It is compatible with cobra marine and all other brand vhf radios.
Why We Like This:
Durable fiberglass design with dual swivel corrosion resistant nylon base
58 coax with molded pl 259 & 3db gain installation cord for easy connections
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Compared with other antenna in this category, the uayesok marine base antenna has a convenient design. It is compatible with cobra, icom, uniden, standard horizon, hys, retevis marine floating vhf radio and marine fixed mount radio. The cable should go through the base so it can be sealed and concealed.
Why We Like This:
180 degrees adjustable nylon ratchet mount, sturdy and durable, easy to install and operate
Pretuned for all marine band frequencies, increases reception and range of radio
Anti-corrosion materials, fiberglass construction, smooth and high gloss finish, long-life use
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Rzx line of antenna come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. It fits all standard 1"-7/8“” marine antennas.
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Next on the list, we've got yet another antenna that manages to win our hearts. It's the shakespeare marine base antenna and it's widely considered as antenna that has the most suitable features.