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DNR, I think you will do fine with that setup. Make sure all your connections are tight and you follow the considerations for wiring and you should be fine. If you ever feel you need more range then you could always add an extension between the base and the antenea in order to raise it higher. But, I do not think that will be necessary.
One thing about the Standard Horizon mics is that they are noise cancelling so if you do not put your lips right down to the mic no one will hear you. It was explained to me that you should pretend that you are almost kissing the mic while you are talking in to it. Good thing about that mic is that there is very little background noise.
Wow, good discussion (Important one too), I think the set up that you want (4' version) will work just fine. I ran my VHF wires and ant. cable thru "u/v and chem. resistant" plastic tubing (last photo on P.P). for a bit more protection from sun and splash.
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