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If you remove the ground wire (if any) from one side stay and connect there,
the whole rig will be the antenna, no insulators req'd, the chainplate is
usually bolted to insulating fiberglass. Downside: Uncertain how much of
the rig is dangerous to touch, or may have high RF energy levels. As
explained to me, the energy is expended in the rig system and the bases of
the other stays and mast can be grounded without problem. I used this
system for a year on my Nauticat 33, then got an insulated backstay, the
only difference was that I didn't need to keep yelling at my wife to get
away from the wiring while I was transmitting.
Lee Haefele
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From: "Mike R." <>
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Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 11:47 AM
Subject: lv-ab: SSB antenna and the B&R rig
> We've just purchased a 44 Hunter Deck Salon that has a B&R rig.
>
> This rig has no backstay. But does have a mid cockpit ss arch.
>
> Does the list have any suggestions on the best solution to installing a
> SSB
> antenna on this boat?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Mike
>
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