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RE: [world-cruising] New thread - WeatherFax

From: Chuck Morford (no email)
Date: Tue Dec 09 2003 - 11:23:59 EST

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    Yes, I generally use a wire loop antenna, about
    10m...

    --- Rick H Kennerly <> wrote:
    > HF WeFax is not a strong signal, really. But
    > your major problem is noise
    > around you--your computer, your neighbors,
    > motors running in the
    > neighborhood, cars with bad ignitions, bad
    > fluorescent ballasts, the list is
    > endless ashore. Even in harbors, you get a lot
    > of interference.
    >
    > However, at sea or around the islands away from
    > towns, we've always found HF
    > WeFax reception to be good.
    >
    > The satellite products are good, but you'll
    > need special receivers and
    > antennas. Pretty pricey for the subscription,
    > too.
    >
    > Have you tried an external antennae on your
    > Sanguen?
    >
    > Rick NH2F
    > Westsail 32 Xapic
    > Cabo San Juan, Puerto Rico
    >
    > www.mouseherder.com/xapic/sleep.html
    > www.westsail.org
    >
    > Sail like a Kiwi
    > Anchor like a Canadian
    > Live like a Texan
    >
    > .:.
    >
    >
    >

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