ICOM M-802 DSC Antenna

[Keith]

As I understand it, the secondary DSC receive antenna hookup on the 802 is
optional. I don't have one hooked up, but I was wondering what everyone
thought about the utility of this. Is it really optional? What is the
benefit of having a second receive only antenna? What won't work if I don't
hook one up. I just cringe at having to put yet ANOTHER antenna up there!

 

[Keith]

Well, this is a powerboat. I have a SS forestay holding the mast up that I
could connect to, but the mast is grounded all over. I guess I need to
figure out another antenna to hook up to the DSC receive. The hamstick
sounds like it might be the ticket.