Glomex has taken on the problem of VHF transmission and reception. We know the quality of its antennas which are used for VHF as well as for AIS, but anyone who has already installed this type has experienced the difficulty of connecting its antenna to its device.
It's very simple, you might say. All you have to do is pull a coaxial cable between the two and it works. In theory, you are right, but in practice "pulling a coaxial" is often complicated on board a boat. Whether it's a sailboat, where the antenna is often located at the top of the mast, or on a motorboat, the path of the cable is not obvious. Moreover, standard RG50 type connection sockets are much larger than the cable diameter. This makes it difficult to pass through a bulkhead or through the mast. It is often necessary to mount the soldering iron at the head of the mast to make the connection when the cable is in place. This connection must be made according to the rules of the art The professional is often called in, so as not to see too much loss of signal. In short, the story is not simple and can quickly turn into a galley.
To avoid this, Glomex has developed the Glomeasy range of accessories. It is a specific connector for VHF and AIS with an original crimped cable. The cables are delivered already cut to length (between 3 and 30 m). Each termination is equipped with an RG-8X end cap. This connection is IP68 waterproof. All the interest lies in the diameter of the connector, almost equivalent to that of the cable (9 mm for the connector and 6 mm for the cable). Thus, where the cable passes through, so does the connector. No more hassles to install your equipment on the boat.
The installation on the antenna or on the device (VHF or AIS) is plug and play. On the antenna the cable fits directly to the antenna, whereas an adapter is required on the device. The accessory catalogue is very complete to meet all situations.
In terms of price, the cost of the cable is slightly higher than that of a traditional cable to which the connectors are added, but since the yachtsman can carry out the installation himself without going through a professional and with the assurance of a perfect link with the antenna, the cost is comparable. Note that this whole range is guaranteed for life..
