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SSB Antenna Installation
Well! you've reaped some really good information, and some that is,
shall we say, not quite so helpful. It is obvious that a "lay-down" mount is a good idea, and it looks like the most practical solution would be a stainless steel "lay-down" or swivel mount at or near the bottom edge of the aft window, starboard side, with the upper mount just under, or on the cabin top overhang. Capacity to ground here is not particularly a plus, but it looks like it could be ignored. Don't know if marine SSB or Ham radio (or both) is your aim, but anywhere outside VHF radio range, there is surely no modestly priced substitute for marine SSB. The 23 foot whip won't make you the "Voice of the North Atlantic" on 4125, but it should wake up monitoring stations most times of the day. Bruce's notes on licensing are worth listening to, particularly if you wander up into Canadian waters. Will we all get to share your first catch for our help? Old Chief Lynn |
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