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Forum: Marine Electronics

14-01-2013, 08:53

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Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

What I use on my Navtex is the shipping forecast, which for UK and Atlantic Europe waters you can get word for word off the Met Office website. It is also read out periodically by the Coast Guard...

Forum: Marine Electronics

14-01-2013, 08:31

Replies: 31

Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

Views: 6,064

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

I never suggested dropping Navtex altogether. I was only musing about whether or not a standalone Navtex receiver is needed if you have an SSB connected to your computer, as I will soon (I already...

Forum: Marine Electronics

14-01-2013, 05:12

Replies: 31

Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

Views: 6,064

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

Thanks! The pushpit it is. I've got a spot for it and even an existing gland to run the cable through, from a previous Navtex antenna, since removed.

I now understand that I was confused about...

Forum: Marine Electronics

14-01-2013, 02:34

Replies: 31

Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

Views: 6,064

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

My toerail is solid teak. Somehow don't think that will make a good antenna! :)

Forum: Marine Electronics

14-01-2013, 01:04

Replies: 31

Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

Views: 6,064

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

By the way, I have a NASA freestanding Navtex receiver, inherited from the PO, which has a dedicated ICS antenna on the pushpit. Can I use the same antenna for both purposes? Through a splitter?

Forum: Marine Electronics

14-01-2013, 00:58

Replies: 31

Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

Views: 6,064

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

OK, and the conclusion is? OK to put this antenna on the pushpit, or should it be up the mast?

Forum: Marine Electronics

13-01-2013, 09:18

Replies: 31

Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

Views: 6,064

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

Height is king only for line of sight propagation like VHF.

Whether or not the frequencies used by SSB DSC are line of sight or not, I don't know. That was kind of my question.

I do know that...

Forum: Marine Electronics

13-01-2013, 03:38

Replies: 31

Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

Views: 6,064

Posted By Dockhead

Where to Mount Antenna For SSB DSC

I have acquired an Icom M802 SSB and am planning the installation now.

It needs a separate antenna for DSC.

Should this go up the mast somewhere? Or is it better to mount it on the rail, so...

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