+1 on the KISS counterpoise. Yes, you can make one yourself but the pre-made thing is nicely finished. Certainly beats running miles of copper tape!
John > On Apr 26, 2016, at 1:44 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hi, Jim — welcome to the list! You may want to take a look at the following > link for SSB info: > > http://www.farallon.us/webstore/Pcup%20SSB.pdf > <http://www.farallon.us/webstore/Pcup%20SSB.pdf> > > And the KISS ground-plane system seems to be a nice and simple way to set up > your ground plane: > > http://www.kiss-ssb.com <http://www.kiss-ssb.com/> > > — Fred > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > >> On Apr 26, 2016, at 12:36 PM, Jim Eagon via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi all: >> >> I just purchased "Trinity", a 1984 C7C 37, from her original owner. >> She's in top shape and I want to get some things going for this coming >> summer. >> My first question is: where can I find a copy of the original owner's manual >> for the boat? >> I have already looked at the c&cphoto site but the 37 seems to be missing? >> >> Also, are there any experts out here who have installed SSB? I have some >> ideas for >> an antenna, but I really would like to know what people have done. I want to >> work 10m-80m >> and, with the rod rigging, I'm not sure how to string a wire antenna. >> >> Thank you all for your comments and shared wisdom - I have enjoyed reading >> the posts so far. >> >> Fair winds and 73... >> Jim Eagon [K6JFE] >> >> I'd rather be sailing! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated!
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