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>2) The so called "back stay" antenna is typically used as an HF antenna on
sailboats. But the aluminum mast and the rigging are a part of the antenna
system. So why both with the back stay antenna? Why not excite the mast
or the rigging? I have a folder full of computational data, and letters
received from radio amateur sailors --- I do not have a sail boat.
The backstay is usually insulated top and bottom. It is very difficult to
insulate the
mast, and in addition salt-water covered sails may affect a mast antenna.
Unless one expected some performance improvement it would be hard
to justify the additional complexity involved with doing anything else besides
the insulated backstay.
Happy sailing...
Glen., KG0T
Received on Sun Jun 01 1997 - 19:08:55 EDT
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