Boss MRANT12 Marine Dipole Hideaway Antenna (Black)

by BOSS

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20 x 3.2 x 1.7 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009A4LU6
• Item model number: MRANT12
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,090 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

The MRANT12 is a top of the line rubber marine antenna. It stretches 56" and features a flexible mast. The adjustable base makes this unit easy to mount.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars no instructions, July 9, 2009

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Bruce Freebairn (crown point, in United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boss MRANT12 Marine Dipole Hideaway Antenna (Black) (Electronics)

Excelent antenna but came without any instructions. I had no trouble installing it but think anyone with no knowledge of antennas might want a simple instalation guide.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my project!, April 5, 2009

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tigerspy (Davis, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Boss MRANT12 Marine Dipole Hideaway Antenna (Black) (Electronics)

I used this antenna for my custom install of a stereo in my popup camper. Works excellent. I had to swap out the bolt for a longer one so it can reach through the side of the roof on the camper. The antenna provides a water tight fit with the included rubber mount, and I just unscrew the rubber antenna part when I'm traveling with the camper. You can also tilt it down as it will rotate if you loosen it. I like that it's rubber and won't corrode, or look worn over time. Also, being flexible is nice. Haven't had any trouble with reception. I have it wired into a Pioneer car stereo inside the camper, and I get excellent results.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works Well For What It Is, May 28, 2011

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longjohn119 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boss MRANT12 Marine Dipole Hideaway Antenna (Black) (Electronics)

Reception seems to be good for an extremely short dipole (A full size dipole for FM is almost 5 ft long and one for AM is 135 ft long) You can't expect miracles out of a shortened dipole because you can't beat the laws of physics despite all the Marketing BS that abounds for consumer gear, especially antennas. There is always a trade-off involved and this one does a good job of balancing performance vs. size vs. cost.

And it you can't figure out how to install it without directions then you should probably be paying someone to do it for you ......