We have just purchased a Hunter 49. The B & R rig has no backstay, so the usual positioning for a SSB antenna is not available. Is a whip antenna the only alternative?
No reason for putting a SSB antenna ONLY on the backstay.... A simple possible solution would be using one of the 'cap shrouds' ... ie. a GAM dipole antenna 'over' a side stay, simple di-pole, etc. etc. etc. etc.
Previous discussion of exact same ... http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-m...b-antenna.html
I had a "dummy" backstay made using 1/4" wire. I could not find a good pleace to attach the bottom of the stay I decide to get a rope antenna for my H49. I originaly installed the rope antenna permanently but I am going to have a block off the mast head to raise and lower the antenna. No sense in having the antenna deployed if not in use. I would get the the 35ft one and save some $$$. For CP I used a strap of copper from the tuner to the nearest thru hull (genset gas exhoust). I have no affiliation w/vendor.
Dear RichH:
Many thanks for your response. The information was most helpful.
As a new member of Sailnet I have been amazed and impressed with the interest shown by other members in the welfare of their fellow sailors. Thanks again.
GailDixon
Thanks to everyone who replied to my request for information about alternatives to backstay or whip antennas. As a newbie at Sailnet, I am continually amazed at the willingness of fellow sailors to help out with advice and information.
GailDixon
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