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I have installed a Cobra MRF55 radio in my pontoon boat. I was planning on putting the antenna (36" whip) on top of the back canopy frame. I was reading in the manual and read that the antenna shouldn't be more than 3'-0" from the radio. Is this true? If I mounted it the way I'm talking of it would be about 10'-0" from the radio. I flush mounted the radio in the dash.
Thanks

Then why is there 20' of cabel with the antenna?

Mount it where you want and enjoy.

They recommend no closer than 3' from the radio 10' is fine

I thought the same dang thing. Who needs all that cable if that is the case! Thanks ya'll!