Marine VHF antennas have not changed much since VHF radios were adopted by recreational boaters in the 1960s. We have seen improved durability and materials, optimized transmission and reception range ...
Ham radio is having a bit of a resurgence these days, likely due to awards programs like Parks on the Air (POTA) and Summits on the Air (SOTA), which encourage amateur radio operators to head outside ...
Longer broadcast and reception range is definitely better than shorter range, and longer antennas definitely give better reach. That was BoatingLAB’s conclusion after lining up five popular antennas ...