G0FTD > MARINE 13.03.05 14:22l 23 Lines 567 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: Re: 60 foot marine HF whip.
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VE1EX wrote:-
> i have been using a 30 foot marine fibreglass whip for a HF antenna
> with good results.
Come on Andrew you cant go around making statements like that.
30ft of vertical on 28Mhz for example is a rubbish antenna - it all
goes up in the air at a high angle :(
> I have heard there is a 60 foot version used on
> some vessels.. Does anyone know who makes these antennas?
60ft ? not much use above 7Mhz - worse that 30ft above 7Mhz.
Although I'm some jerk in NJ will tell you different ;-)
- Andy -
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