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Originally Posted by Nebe
I mounted mine inside my console on its side out of the way and out of the elements. You could access it, but it wasn't easy. My logic was it was very protected and I would probably only use it in an emergency anyway, so why have it exposed?
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Same here. I have a relatively small console on my boat. VHF (almost never use) is in the "glove box" under the wheel. Fishfinder and plotter are behind the windshield next to each other. Small Ritchie compass just behind the top of the windshield on its bracket. Compass does not deviate with any/all of the aforementioned equipment powered up. All within 18" of each other.
As others state, much rather have the handheld as a backup and have a real VHF with long antenna as primary. My antenna is 8' and mounted on the side of the console. Coax cable has always been coiled in the console and never been a problem either.
$0.02, good luck!
Dave