thanks for a very informative post, i've often wondered about using the
copper plate i use for a lightning ground as an rf ground. but tell me,
with the long wire, do you catch any fish?
ok, no hook, do the birds leave it alone?

cheers
bruce


On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 05:06:19 +0000, Larry W4CSC wrote in part:

Another great improvement when you are cruising is to
keep 100' of small cable attached to the ground terminal of the tuner.
Throw this cable off the stern with a small drag on its open end to make
it lay out in the sea behind the boat. This makes an AMAZING RF ground!
Just don't forget to coil the cable back up before entering any port and