Under your “Communications at Sea” section under SSB Ground Plane you recommend the referenced antenna due to it not requiring a ground plane. Unfortunately, the marine electronic installers in my area tell me they are not familiar with this type of antenna. For example, is it a simple whip antenna? If so, how long? Can you recommend a vendor that sells this product. Thank you. Downing
Hi Downing: Any amateur radio supply store, or magazine, will have dipole antenna or the bits to make up one. Length varies with the frequency. For example, for 20 meter band you need a 32′ antenna. Details are in our Offshore Cruising Ency. Steve
Posted by Steve Dashew (November 30, 1999)
