Building a marine type HF whip

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July 22nd 07, 09:45 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna

Jeff

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Building a marine type HF whip

I would recommend getting a glass fibre fishing rod and sliding copper braid
over it, then getting some thin glass fibre tape and resin and taping over
the braid. This is how some military vehicle whips are constructed. You can
then paint it if you wish.

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Jeff
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