[Rhodes22-list] Radio antenna

[Mark Kaynor]

Ed, Russ,

On Rachel we have an isolated backstay antenna with an auto-tuner for our
ham (also serves as SSB) radio. There's also a separate disc-shaped "active"
TV / FM antenna on the first spreader that requires 12v DC to power. They
both work great, but unless you're a serious ham or really need TV and FM,
I'd say both of these would be overkill on a Rhodes 22. We also have a
custom designed VHF / 440 / 6 meter masthead antenna. It was custom made for
the previous owner by some "uberham" - the PO has repeatedly reminded me
that, if I don't want it, he'd be interested enough in getting it back to
climb the mast for it. With an antenna switch this also allows us to use the
ham as a VHF in a pinch. 

On Raven we have a 3' masthead wire whip for the VHF and it works great. In
all honesty, I've never looked to see what the FM uses for an antenna,
probably because we've never had a problem picking up a station. Of course,
when we're sailing, we rarely listen to FM anyway.

Mark

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of ed kroposki
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Russell:
	I hope others will chime in on this subject.  Years ago you could
get a device to use a with an AM/FM/CB radio combination.  However, such
devices severely limited the range of the transmissions.  I suspect that
separate antennas separated by some distance would be most effective.
	After saying that, and maybe Mark will comment, on big boats they
use standing rigging as antennas for HF/SB radios.  Maybe use the standing
rigging as your AM/FM antenna?
	Who are the hams on this list?  Mark?
Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
Addendum:  "The most effective way of getting assistance is by calling the
Coast Guard on a VHF/FM marine radio tuned to channel 16"  David Seidman,
The Complete Sailor, 1994 (a book recommended on this list a couple of years
ago)(And the recommender is still here, not me, who?)

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Russell Miller
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 6:50 PM
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Question -

What kind of antenna do you use for both VHF and AM/FM.  Spl;itter?

Where do you mount the AM/FM

Russ - s/v Bulldog

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