Saintly Fish Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 So my radome is on order and I’ve got a cheap £0 strut for it. But to fit it I need to move my vhf Ariel, otherwise the radome will be off centre. Now this will mean I’d need to unthread the cable all the way back from the radio, or cut the cable and re join it. What’s preferable? I’m guessing the re run the whole cable, but any one for another idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Can’t you just go in front of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, JonC said: Can’t you just go in front of it? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 You still determined to fix it on that ledge at the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Saintly Fish Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 23 minutes ago, JonC said: You still determined to fix it on that ledge at the back? Yes it’s the only place it can go. And I have wire cutters thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) Why not just run a new cable through while you're there? Edited January 3, 2021 by suzook12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 If it were me I would prefer new coax all the way with no joins. The radio may be needed one day to save your life, less joins less chance of issues later JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Maverick said: If it were me I would prefer new coax all the way with no joins. The radio may be needed one day to save your life, less joins less chance of issues later Well yes I agree with you on the no join situation. I just wondered if there was a reliable joint connection. Obviously not. It’s a pain though because I only have to move the aerial about 40cm to the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 If you do have a joint make sure it's inside the boat but that would mean 2 joints to extend the length, double trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Can you reattach the coax to the aerial at the aerial end? Or is it a sealed unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Maverick said: If you do have a joint make sure it's inside the boat but that would mean 2 joints to extend the length, double trouble Length isn’t a problem, there is loads of spare inside the boat. But because the cable goes through a top side grommet i need to pull it all back through, then move the grommet and vhf bracket, then feed all the way back through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Just now, JonC said: Can you reattach the coax to the aerial at the aerial end? Or is it a sealed unit? It’s sealed, which was a real pain when the Ariel had to be screwed into the bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Yes, you can join it as long as it is inside the cabin roof. The most streamlined joint will be a male / female BNC ............ using PL259 male/female will create a heavy bulky joint. The joint should be wrapped with self amalgamating tape and further wrapped with PVC tape to protect the rubber tape. BNC plugs are not the easiest to fit for the less experienced ! Personally, I would see if there is enough slack in the existing cable run to move the antenna ............ if not then I wouls probably run a new cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: It’s sealed, which was a real pain when the Ariel had to be screwed into the bracket. Just put a bit of draw cord on it and pull it out, do it properly otherwise it will nigle you every time you look at it. Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, GPSguru said: if not then I wouls probably run a new cable. Can’t run a new cable as the cable is sealed on to the arial. I need to pull the complete run out and then re feed it back once the bracket is repositioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Length isn’t a problem, there is loads of spare inside the boat. But because the cable goes through a top side grommet i need to pull it all back through, then move the grommet and vhf bracket, then feed all the way back through. Ah, ok .......... yes, that is what you need to do, but also fit a new roof gland for the cable ............. I assume you can use the old roof gland position for the strut mounting etc .... I know it is a PITA but it will be the best job ............. Edited January 3, 2021 by GPSguru Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 sounds like a lote of fun Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 minute ago, captin slows old outlaw said: sounds like a lote of fun More time spent squashed in the engine bay, and I’m not any slimmer than the last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Saintly Fish said: More time spent squashed in the engine bay, and I’m not any slimmer than the last time. do you reqire asistence, why are you in the engin bay for the radar / radio JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: More time spent squashed in the engine bay, and I’m not any slimmer than the last time. to many mince pies ect, you will nead a shoe horn, to get out. ha ha ginger will be in fits of larfter.perhaps you could get your boy to take a video for ginge never minde i am shore you will manage it ok , my thoughts are with you Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 after seeing s/f engin bay i think that the engin must have been fited by thin midgets . andys sturn locker dose not have much room eather Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 25 minutes ago, captin slows old outlaw said: to many mince pies ect, you will nead a shoe horn, to get out. ha ha ginger will be in fits of larfter.perhaps you could get your boy to take a video for ginge never minde i am shore you will manage it ok , my thoughts are with you You know me too well Pete 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 27 minutes ago, Andy135 said: You know me too well Pete 🤣 i was talking about s \ f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Yes, but you also suggested that... 1 hour ago, captin slows old outlaw said: ha ha ginger will be in fits of larfter. And I am 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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