T&T: Radar Visibility Average 36-40' Trawler; Mounting Reflector

[Peter Bennett]

Thursday, June 19, 2008, 2:01:32 PM, Bob/Myrna wrote:

BMS> 1. Has anyone asked other vessels how much of a radar image is reflected by a
BMS> 36-40' trawler.  I understand there are multiple variables but would still be
BMS> interested in some feedback.
BMS> 2. Any ideas on mounting a radar reflector in the "catch rain" position if the
BMS> trawler has no mast, e.g. a sundeck model?
BMS> Bob Siegel; 36' Marine Trader sundeck "Shalom" Annapolis

I once saw a boat with the radar reflector mounted to the top of the
radome.  This could be done with a couple of scraps of aluminum sheet
to make brackets, even if the reflector didn't come with any mounting
provision.

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Peter Bennett, VE7CEI    Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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