[Public-list] VHF antennas

[Roger L. Kingsland]

Thanks George.  BTW, Morgan spent time last night researching sailing rigs
for "Stupid Dingy" last night.
Roger

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 3:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] VHF antennas


> I doubt that the greater antenna gain will make up for the lower antenna
> height.  VHF is basically line-of-sight.
>
>  - George
>
> On Mon, Sep 27, 2004 at 02:56:43PM -0400, Roger L. Kingsland wrote:
> > I seem to recall reading the longer, power boat type VHF antennas
> > are more efficient but the short ones work better at the masthead.
> > Because I could mount a long antenna on my radar mast (about 12' above
> > water), I have the option of doing either.  Any opinions on which is
> > best would be appreciated?
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