"For good performance a high end well placed antenna is critical. A modest VHF with a high end antenna can outperform a high end VHF with a modest antenna when it comes to communication distance."
Very true. If you have the real estate, Morad 156 HD is your antenna, hands down. Same goes for coax/connectors..... RG213 coax, with properly done soldered (not crimped) connectors at each end, exterior connections wrapped in vulcanizing tape (water wicks down braided shield of coax if given the chance, and ruins things).
Rockfish in you case, I would go for the Icom very well make radio. Seeing as it doesn't work with your plotter the AIS is not worth it and as -smtw says get the better antenna. I bought one when I bought the new VHF and then replaced the one on my old radio to match and notice a big performance gain in the old radio.
The four B’s of fishing: boat, bait, beer and BS.
The Three Rules of Fishing 1. Bait your own hook. 2. Clean your own fish. 3. Tell your own lies.
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