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Old 07-22-2009, 02:05 PM
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Whats wrong with this picture? Tear it apart. FYI- there is some sort of anti corrosion paste smeared over the connection inside as well as a bunch of goop, the amoutn can be guessed by the size of the bundle....

Whats Right?

I could really use the input quickly guys...


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Old 07-22-2009, 05:15 PM
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Is he using co-ax cable? By the look of it, this boat was not rigged in USA. David
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Old 07-23-2009, 01:29 AM
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Looks like that is a ball of tape over something... whatever it is taping stainless is a very good way to accelerate crevis corrosion.

Secondly how high off the deck is this? It looks like an SSB antenna which needs to be above maximum head height.
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Old 07-23-2009, 06:36 AM
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Boat is from england - insulators are plenty high off deck ( i just installed them) but i didn't do the ssb antenna connection - i would like commments on this connection and its effects , both positive and negative comments please.

be detailed - i am using you guys as a panel of experts to convince this contractor not to do this to stainless steel anymore..

the guy thinks this is THE BEST antenna connection ever - it may be, for the antenna, but this is a backstay first and antenna second....right?
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Old 07-23-2009, 07:27 AM
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What is the proper way to connect to a backstay when using it as an antenna?
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Old 07-23-2009, 11:48 AM
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Radio guy called rigging guy -- opinion transferred!
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Old 07-23-2009, 02:07 PM
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What is the proper way to connect to a backstay when using it as an antenna?

Hi Don, go to www.yachtwire.com/ssb.pdf This is a great write-up on SSB Voodo

Cruise down to page 8 (wire connections and techniques) regarding the proper connecting directions. All in all it looks like someone had a roll of tape and just got a bit over enthusiastic. I do suggest looking at the other parts on connecting such as spacers, soldering, ect.......... All out lined in this document.

Hats off to Eric for at Farralon Electronics for the document I pass it freely here when I'm giving rig/sail seminars for puddle-jump.

Hope this helps........
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