RE: [Paddlewise] Boosting handheld VHF range

From: Bob Denton <BDenton_at_aquagulf.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 11:32:35 -0500
> on a stick) will greatly increase my range.  Anyone know if this will
> work?
> 
> Ken Cooperstein

One of the reasons they suggested using the rail is that it provides a
ground for the antenna to work against. No SS rails on a kayak! You will
need a 1/2 wave antenna which is basically an end fed dipole which has it's
own ground "built in"

BTW I am still working on a VHF J  pole but had to order a connector for my
standard radio.

cya
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