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Forum: Marine Electronics

03-11-2020, 08:39

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HF alternatives to backstay antennas.

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Posted By waterman46

Re: HF alternatives to backstay antennas.

Couple of exaggerations in last few posts about effects of HF RF on human body at the power levels we are using (<200W).
RF at this frequency and power level does not "cook" from the inside out. It...

Forum: Marine Electronics

28-10-2020, 12:15

Replies: 42

HF alternatives to backstay antennas.

Views: 8,748

Posted By waterman46

Re: HF alternatives to backstay antennas.

That vertical mobile antenna I had/still have was a Hustler, not Hygain.

https://www.new-tronics.com/main/html/mobile__hf.html
They still sell it, it works well and is very popular for mobile...

Forum: Marine Electronics

27-10-2020, 11:10

Replies: 42

HF alternatives to backstay antennas.

Views: 8,748

Posted By waterman46

Re: HF alternatives to backstay antennas.

I used a Hygain vertical system designed for automotive use. The antennas are short, no more than 8'. There is a separate loading coil for each band, but it is simple to change. This was on a Cal...

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