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Re: [world-cruising] Bicycle wheel TV antenna

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Date: Mon Jul 04 2005 - 17:08:06 EDT

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    I just ditched the bicycle wheel and went for an amplified antenna. No matter how high in the rigging the reception was terrible in the entire Chesapeake bay. The amplified antenna works like a charm and is only 7' above the deck.

    Jerry Axler

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    > Ahoy Mates;
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    > 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?
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    > I have heard they work pretty good when hung up in the rigging.
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    > Thanks and Fair Winds
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    > Cap'n Dave
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