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Dual Electronics MAR16W Flexible Mast Long Range Marine Antenna AM/FM Radio Antenna White

We have analyzed 429 reviews and found:

42% of users say that: Product works great, works very well, worked great, works. Antenna works great, works fine, is going to last for a long time, came with the stereo in my boat. Reception is great, works ok, works well, was great. Install was easy, work well, works great, works as advertised. 1% of users noticed that: Screw was not long enough to reach through the plywood, is metric. Base came apart after two months of being installed. Design have not allowed the tabs. Wire was broken.

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product
156 40
works great • good • great • love • works very well • nice • easy to install • worked great • decent • works • very good • folds down • truly is unbreakable • is great • worth • light • is an exact replacement fit • was easy to install • installed nicely • easy enough
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positive 156
works great • good • great • love • works very well • nice • easy to install • worked great • decent • works • very good • folds down • truly is unbreakable • is great • worth • light • is an exact replacement fit • was easy to install • installed nicely • easy enough • not easy • look right at place • fit • second star • is advertised • has worked wonders • keep • is a flexible one • bright white • looks like it looks factory installed • works being out • appeared ok • tested • ok • is tie wrapped to a bundle of wires • would be great • made all the difference • is a good product • is much better than a metal antenna • on my skoolie conversion • better • in a timely manner • boss system • draws in more stations • is exactly as described • not had any issues • hooked up in the glove box • has really helped the reception • is flexible • supposed to • after awhile • is taller • looks good • described • is exactly what i wanted • is cheaply priced • not optimal • is still better than stock junk antenna • did the trick • works great.thanks • stays hidden • picks up stations 25 miles away with ease • worked fine • might be okay • is an exception • is waterproof • for extra water protection • looks • feels cheap • solid
negative 40
had gotten pretty hot • hurting her self • should be shipped in a long carton box • picks up every station • had no antenna mounted • totally solved the problem • pulls in all the local stations • 5 • haven't installed it • picked up radio stations • does not come with a roof mount • don't mount • dropped • picks up enough signal • is useless • broke • was kept in a garage out of the weather • is junk • antenna • little warped • snapped easily • doesn't snap back to straight form when bent • poor quality • bends a little when exposed to high winds • rusts very quickly • picks up stations in remote mountain areas • was easily broken • doesn't mess with the boat cover • is not marine quality • gets bent over it just bends back • still waiting to be installed • pulls in radio signal • on our pontoon boat • out on the lake • has the typical car antenna mount • blows with the wind • up under the console • total joke to call this marine grade • would rust out in 30days • has to be the biggest piece of junk
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antenna
50 30
good • great • nice • works great • works fine • flexible • is going to last for a long time • came with the stereo in my boat • was the ticket • quality • nice replacement • decent • excellent • is very flexible • does it's job well • great little • does a fair job in inland waters • works as it should • cheaper amplified • better range
antenna
positive 50
good • great • nice • works great • works fine • flexible • is going to last for a long time • came with the stereo in my boat • was the ticket • quality • nice replacement • decent • excellent • is very flexible • does it's job well • great little • does a fair job in inland waters • works as it should • cheaper amplified • better range • easy to install • mounts very nicely • works well • is make out of plastic • works good • does a great job • higher quality • was as advertised • does flex when driving • has a quality look • is a good cheap antenna • is able to perform way better • good quality • very nice • does look cheap looking • is very bendable • expect for 5-10 dollars
negative 30
wasn't doing the job • didn't perform nearly as well • is very flimsy • broke off real easy • was hand tightening the mast down • without returning it • has very poor reception • would require a big hole • deference • useless • shaft off the supplied mount • junk • would unscrew for storage • broke at the base • is not very strong • is square and flimsy • broke off • came slightly bent • has more static • really crappy • distorted plastic • tiny • harsh saltwater environment • not very durable • missing • was what i needed to replace on my motorhome • replace the old one on the motorhome • dried out and broke • is soft bendy plastic • never worked for me
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reception
30 12
great • good • better • is great • had good • works ok • decent • works well • pretty good • was great • really improves • stellar • champ • is much better • clear • excellent
reception
positive 30
great • good • better • is great • had good • works ok • decent • works well • pretty good • was great • really improves • stellar • champ • is much better • clear • excellent
negative 12
poor • no • is lousy • could be better • very poor • gets • is horrible • good • terrible • tad worse
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install
32 1
easy to • easy • was easy • work well • easy enough • flexible and easy to • works great • east • works as advertised • simple • straight forward • is easy • works fine • very easy • was very easy
install
positive 32
easy to • easy • was easy • work well • easy enough • flexible and easy to • works great • east • works as advertised • simple • straight forward • is easy • works fine • very easy • was very easy
negative 1
did not
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quality
11 2
great • good • very good • high • ok • is good
quality
positive 11
great • good • very good • high • ok • is good
negative 2
poor • hooked up to check reception
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price
12
great • very pleased • was right • i'm impressed • best • good • ok • was great • recommended
stations
8
plenty • suprised • come in nice • clear • pretty good • come in very well • works great • was easy to install
unit
7 1
durability • works great • was easy to install • is very compact • alpine head • good • plugged right
unit
positive 7
durability • works great • was easy to install • is very compact • alpine head • good • plugged right
negative 1
has a poorly made mount
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signal
7 1
great • looks nice • was also easy to install and set • very good • decent • really brings
signal
positive 7
great • looks nice • was also easy to install and set • very good • decent • really brings
negative 1
suddenly lost
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boat
7
came with my • sounds amazing • ordered • looks good • need to cover your • perfect • great
radio
3 2
works now • working again • works fine
radio
positive 3
works now • working again • works fine
negative 2
wouldn't pick up without this antenna • crappy
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radio reception
3 1
much better • works great • has increased dramatically
radio reception
positive 3
much better • works great • has increased dramatically
negative 1
increased
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deal
3
good
mast
2 1
unscrews for easy boat covering • flexible
mast
positive 2
unscrews for easy boat covering • flexible
negative 1
can be removed to accommodate boat cover
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size
2
right
application
3
perfect • longer
installation
3
was simple • was a snap
color
3
not warm • clear day light • goes well with the white decked boats
value
3
good
performance
3
nice • good • is better than average
shipping
3
super fast • fast • very fast
mounted
3
easy • works ok • looks really nice
this product
3
recommend • highly recommend • would recommend
complaints
2
no
item
2
great • nice
purchase
2
excellent • happy
vendedor
2
recomiendo • rápida
cord
2 2
is really short • wasnt able to use
cord
positive 2
great • is plenty long
negative 2
is really short • wasnt able to use
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screw
3
was not long enough to reach through the plywood • is metric • not readily available
review
1 2
dont like • ok
review
positive 1
high
negative 2
dont like • ok
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base
1 2
disintegrated • came apart after two months of being installed
base
positive 1
is very sturdy
negative 2
disintegrated • came apart after two months of being installed
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design
1 2
have not allowed the tabs • very aggravated
design
positive 1
based on
negative 2
have not allowed the tabs • very aggravated
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mounted under boat dash
1 1
did not want bore through the deck
mounted under boat dash
positive 1
works great
negative 1
did not want bore through the deck
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buy
1 1
not a bad
buy
positive 1
great
negative 1
not a bad
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piece
2
crummy • cheap garbage
wire
2
fell out • was broken
hardware
1 1
is not stainless
hardware
positive 1
ace
negative 1
is not stainless
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mount
1 1
is not the easiest to set up
mount
positive 1
quite strong
negative 1
is not the easiest to set up
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cable
1 1
does not appear to be marine grade
cable
positive 1
plenty
negative 1
does not appear to be marine grade
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fm usage
2
not for • very poor