Tram VHF Marine Antenna with stainless L-bracket, 6 dB gain, 38" tall vs HYS VHF Marine Antenna with fiberglass 43.3in
Overall winner: Tram VHF Marine Antenna with stainless L-bracket, 6 dB gain, 38" tall
Key Differences
Tram (A) is shorter at 38" with a heavy-duty stainless L-bracket and 6 dB gain, and is positioned as the more affordable option. HYS (B) is taller at 43.3", uses a fiberglass mast and includes full coaxial cable but had mixed feedback on build quality and sits in a higher price tier
Tram VHF Marine Antenna with stainless L-bracket, 6 dB gain, 38" tall
Marine VHF antenna with heavy-duty stainless steel L-bracket and 15 ft low-loss RG58A/U coax. 6 dB gain for enhanced signal; covers all marine-band frequencies. One customer notes easy installation and clear reception up to 60 miles
Pros
- heavy-duty stainless steel L-bracket
- full marine-band coverage
- 6 dB gain for improved signal
- included long coax cable
Cons
- fit received mixed feedback
HYS VHF Marine Antenna with fiberglass 43.3in
VHF marine antenna designed for 156-163MHz receivers with 3.0 dBi gain and vertical polarization. Built-in nylon ratchet mount and low-loss coaxial cable included. Users note easy mounting and good value for money
Pros
- easy to mount
- compact size for its class
- includes full coaxial cable
- built-in ratchet mounting
Cons
- mixed feedback on build quality
- not as robust as some competitors
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Tram |
| Durability | Tram |
| Versatility | Tram |
| User Reviews | Tie |