We are in the process of installing an SSB transceiver on our F-32 (Sam).
Normally, if I understand this correctly, the backstay is used the for
antenna after properly insulating it at both ends. Since the F-32 does not
have a backstay, and the forestay is occupied supporting the ‘jib’, where do
I put the antenna? I was thinking of running it from the masthead to either
the port of starboard rail but I’m not sure if that constitutes enough
distance.
That is enough distance as I understand it but you will need to
install shockcord to handle the flexing mast. I just converted mine
from the front (it ran from the masthead to the bow) because of the
mast flex. I installed a 23’ whip antenna off of the stern. As
long as you get the antenna parallel to the mast it doesn’t look
bad. I purchased a three piece antenna so that I can remove it and
store it from the ceiling on the starboard side if I want to. Let
me know if you have anyother questions.
We are in the process of installing an SSB transceiver on our F-32
(Sam).
Normally, if I understand this correctly, the backstay is used the
for
antenna after properly insulating it at both ends. Since the F-32
does not
have a backstay, and the forestay is occupied supporting
the `jib’, where do
I put the antenna? I was thinking of running it from the masthead
to either
the port of starboard rail but I’m not sure if that constitutes
enough
distance.