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Gordon wrote:

If I mount the radar on the mizzen mast, how much signal will be
blanked by the main mast on a 36 footer?
G

Ok, take a 2X4, and put it at Arms Length, edgewise in front of
your eyes. How much of the Far Field Scenery is blocked by the Wood?
Now move the 2X4 closer, more is blocked but you could still navigate
using your eyes, right? Your Mizzen Mast Radar Mount will be very
similar, in that some of the signal will be reflected by the Mast,
and Shrouds, but the farther it is away from the Radar, the less
will be reflected. Also the Horozontal Beamwidth of your Radar
Antenna will have a Significant Effect on what your Radar can see,
thru the obstucting mast. Narrower Beamwidth, less Reflection,
better Targets, MORE MONEY.

Bruce in alaska
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