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Date Posted: - Friday - 12/ 7/07 - 6:00pm
Author: Lawrence Killingsworth - M40 Ta' Ata Ori
Subject: Insulated Backstay
In reply to: Chuck 's message, "Sea Treks" on - Wednesday - 12/ 5/07 - 9:49pm

Thanks, Chuck. Sounds like you have two backstays (port & starboard) for your main, rather than a split backstay. That would give you enough length for the tuner to work on all bands. Am I correct?

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[> [> [> correct -- Chuck, - Friday - 12/ 7/07 - 10:43pm

We do have a dual backstay. If that is not what you have you could consider a separate wire strung in an almost permanent position instead of using the backstay and at least 23' long. A good source of info is at

http://www.pacificcup.org/98/racetips/radio_instal.html


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[> [> [> [> Thanks -- Lawrence Killingsworth M40 Ta' Ata ori, - Monday - 12/10/07 - 12:15pm

Thanks, Chuck, for the info and the link.
We have a split backstay at present, but we are completely re-rigging Ta' Ata Ori with all new masts, standing rigging and running rigging. Our plan is to replace the split backstay with dual backstays and insulate one of them. Maybe I'll call you on the radio when we get it done in the spring.
I appreciate your help on this.


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