The closer to the transceiver, and the shorter the cable the better! Well done!

Thanks for taking the time to record this, very helpful and informative.

I plan on adding a HF and VHF radio in my Boat.

Enjoyed your radio installation video. I was wondering about a few things. For the antenna it seems a high window frame installation vs. the deck mount would have been preferred. Three reasons: 1. Raises the antenna higher for a better signal. 2. Mounting would not interfere with mooring cleat as antenna is very close to cleat. 3. Antenna wire partially blocks starboard running light as light must be visible from dead ahead to two points abaft the starboard beam (for navigation safety and right of way.) Just my quick observation, not to be picky. Thanks for the wiring and hook up information...very informative.

great video, thanks!

Awesome how to video. Thanks much

Have the same radio. Just installed it. This thing doesn’t have channel 22 Alpha.

I’m in the process of purchasing a North River Seahawk. I’ve been looking at people’s rigging. Plan to install VHF-radio flush mount right side of helm. Garmin on top left side where you installed your radio. Visibility for everyone aboard will be able to see. Leelock anchor system. Folbe pole holders. Thanks for sharing.

Great DIY Video!!! YEAH, you should never go out without a Radio. I normally have a hand held marine radio!! Take care have a Great New Year!!!

Some great install info here if I was to install a new radio. Unfortunately for me, I have an old radio which the guy I bought it from said it has never been working? I had a friend look underneath the helm and he said it was a fuse issue and told me it was a 3 amp fuse. After taking a look myself ( at 70 yo with a hernia is quite a task) I could not id any fuse whatsoever, so can't figure out how or why my friend said it was a 3 amp fuse? It was like spaghetti junction under there and took me all of 5 mins to get out lol. Wish I could afford to change it to the same as yours, since I have the Lowrance fish finder. but probably too old also. I'll have to get the local boat yard to check it out. Only one thing I know about fixing steel to aluminium is electrolysis and thought I had seen you had something between the steel and aluminium but did not hear you mention how important this was. For me, as a pure novice your info is outstanding and I wish that I could start from scratch with it. So I am beyond your help on this one, but nevertheless, info about antenna quality and other stuff will be invaluable if I ever need it. Thanks heaps for your help mate. ....Oh and hope you had an awesome Christmas :)

18 FT Is the optimum coax length. The coax acts has a ground plain. Run it around the front of thr boat do not coil the coax up. There is no ground plain on a fiberglass boat you can buy artificial ground plain that fit to the base of the antenna to get a better performance from the radio.

Now I feel a little better going with you out to sea...now just have worry about the sharks I seem to bring when I go out! Lol!!

I turned off my batteries and took the keys out so I thought there was no power. When I cut the black and red it sparked. Any idea how this would be connected still and is it safe to cut? I stopped working on it.

Gotta install mines but after watching this Im thinking twice lol

Thank you

my radio just die and remove it from de boat and and I hook it to my car battery and it work I check the fuses in boat and they are ok

I need to change the coax cable on my Shakespeare galaxy 5226 xt . how do you get the stainless base to come off to attach a new cable? can you help please . or can you get the coaler off even?

where did you get the alternator battery charger and do you have a install video???????????????

I am wanting to install LEDs and Troll Master Pro, do you do these where you work or on the side? I live in Loomis.

You made a nice video

TY I LEARN ALOT OFF HEAR!! TY

Great video. Where do you get those markers you use?

What kind of boat do you have? Duckworth?

Good afternoon I have a cobra vhf radio and I installed everything, I did a radio check and a few minutes later the radio does not sound even when it is turned on, what could it be?

Do you have any issues with the antenna whipping around in the wind or when on plane and hitting your top or getting damaged.? Or is that a pretty firm antenna ? I assume that is an 8 foot antenna. Plus have you had any issues with sending and receiving signals and what has been the farthest you have broadcast.? Thank you for your post, I have a similar Thunderjet and am in the process of installing a marine radio.

SOS ASAP FTW G2G GL DD BRB!

WHAT THE HECK marker is that man, i want one