Dave wrote:
Looking for a WHIP or small Discone receive antenna that covers the 2-30Mhz
range for my SSB Icom M802. This will be used for the DSC Receiver
functions. I would like something small and retractrable/foldable! NO- Long
Wires!

Dave new to SSB!



A conventional whip will not make a particularly good antenna,
especially at the lower frequencies. A discone for 2-30 MHz would be
larger than your boat (probably).

Consider a roll of insulated hookup wire, of any size. It is cheap,
exactly the size you're willing to accept, and is "retractable".

If you're willing to spend money, you might consider an active whip
antenna. But try the roll of hookup wire first.

Good luck, and have fun with SSB!

Chuck