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Default Using insulated backstay for A) Navtex rec. and B) ssb-transc.

On 26 mei, 19:05, Larry wrote:

Good way to burn out the front end of the NavTex Receiver.....


....if it isn't ALREADY fried when he got the boat.....(c;


The navtex is fine. The guy selling the switch gives written warranty
on any damage to the receiving part of the navtex and the firm has
been around for a while. He designed 4 mechanisms / defense lines to
prevent voltage / current to pass to the navtex. But maybe you're
right and is it too risky.

So, now what, I'm restricted to a passive antenna for the navtex. What
do you think of a whip on the radar arch for the navtex. It would be a
bit close to the backstay, some 4-5 feet.

TIA,
Len.