By Mowzer - 4 Nov 2015
We are about to commit to installation of an HF/MF radio aboard our RIVAL 36 and being adverse to through hull fittings are minded to fit a KISS Counterpoise ground system to the ATU.
We have heard tales of woe regarding RFI which is perhaps not surpising given a ground planes radiating properties but we wondered if anyone within the OCC forum community had experience of this system on a small boat before we commit?
All feedback (no pun intended) appreciated.
Peter Mills
Yacht MOWZER
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By simoncurrin - 4 Nov 2015
Peter,
There is already quite an extensive and informative thread about this on the Forum so please take a look at https://www.oceancruisingclub.org/index.php/forum/electrics-electronics-and-radio/842-ssb-ground-plates?limitstart=0
Simon
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By snelem - 4 Nov 2015
Peter,
I have installed and used a Kiss ground plane this year on our trip to the Azores. We had another problem with the installation and had a knowledgeable radio amateur look at the installation on Faial. He solved the problem and also commented that the antenna and ground plane setup worked very well.
I installed the ground plane for exactly the same reasons you state and we are happy with it!
Erik Snel
sy Dutch Rose
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