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From: Lee Haefele (no email)
Date: Fri Jul 01 2005 - 07:27:58 EDT
You would need to cut a notch out of the wheel and connect a wire to each side. It would be best to then use a 300 ohm to 75 ohm coax matching transformer, I think Radio Shack still sells these in an outdoor weatherproof model. If on a budget, just connect the coax shield to one side, the center conductor to the other, then seal the cable with lots of silicone caulk.
The best TV for a boat in US coastal waters would be a new digital model, these would fix all the harbor reception problems. The stations are mostly up and running now, and usually have 2 stations on each, so there is more programming. Problem at the moment is that smaller size sets do not include a digital tuner yet, so you would need a second, $250 box the size of a cable box or DVD. The sets should be available with integrated tuners in a year or so.
Lee Haefele
Nauticat 33 Alesto
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From: David White
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Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 9:09 PM
Subject: [world-cruising] Bicycle wheel TV antenna
Ahoy Mates;
Once in awhile I see a boat with a bicycle wheel adapted for use as a TV antenna. Do any of you know how the wheel is wired?
I have heard they work pretty good when hung up in the rigging.
Thanks and Fair Winds
Cap'n Dave
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