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On 3/19/06, jmcbroom2000 <> wrote:
>
> Would appreciate advice on installing insulator in my backstay.
>
> I have installed a SSB radio in my Jeanneau SO37 and must put an
> insulator in the backstay. My backstay has a "stem ball" swaged end
> at the top. This necessitates pushing the wire up through the stem
> ball gate to remove, and pulling all back through the small opening
> to reinstall.
>
> Problem: I cannot simply have an insulator swaged to the stay...it
> will not fit back through the gate.
>
> If you have ideas on this, I would really appreciate some help!!
John,
Consider a different antenna. When I took my "ham" radio class, we were
shown an "Outbacker" antenna by a sailor who had sailed across the Pacific.
He reported excellent communications with US-based amateur radio stations
throughout his cruise. Since amateur and SSB operate in the same HF ranges,
the Outbacker should work for you as well.
It can be clamped on to your stern rail.
Here's one source; you can probably Google for others:
<http://www.alphadeltacom.com/pg9.htm>
--
Best,
Bryan Genez
"Capella" V40-158
New Bern, NC
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