Next message: Young, Derrick: "[world-cruising] Re: ssb antennas...."
> I have not used the "Outbacker" either, but I have built
>similar
> antennas for use on my boat, truck and at home. They
>are not that hard
> to build and work quite well.
I think that "work quite well" is the key point here. With
antennas, especially for receiving, there is no substitute
for wire in the sky. Simplistically you could compare it
to surface area, the more you have the more signal you
will pluck out of the ether. On a sailboat you have a nice
tall mast, there is very little point in using a 6 foot
antenna. Keep one in the locker with the fishing gear
though for emergencies incase the mast goes over the side.
On a motor boat then yes by all means use a loaded
vertical.
Chris (VP8BKF)
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