Re: [Paddlewise] telescoping whip..VHF

> I still like the idea of a deck-mount mast with a 1/2 wave antenna, or just a
> whip mounted high up. You could combine this with a mast for a spinnaker, or
> perhaps an antenna you could hoist with a paddle?

Ok, lets say a generic radio moron such as myself wanted to
get a VHF radio for offshore kayaking use.  It seems you have
two choices, 1st, one of those handheld 5W portable jobs, or
the more normal type that you see on most power boats, with 
the long antennas mounted all over the place.

I know how to buy a handheld.  Thats easy.  So lets say, 
I've decided I'd rather have the ability to yell in an
emergency at 25W along the big antenna.   To my uneducated
brain, that tells me I need a 12V battery, a waterproof
radio, antenna mount, antenna, and some kind of cable to
go between the radio and the antenna.  Is this right?
I've seen nylon mounts, are they OK?  Can this be done
under $300?  How would you radio-buffs mount a radio
such as the Hummingbird DuraCom 25 in/on a seakayak?

Another stupid question... What does the ratchet lever
on the "ratchet mount" do?   Could a twisted person use
such a mount as a rod holder when on inland waters where
an antenna is not useful?


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