RF Grounding Plate
Specifically
designed for vessels with no RF grounding
This grounding plate
is designed for easy installation of a RF grounding shoe for vessels
needing RF ground for single side band radios, Radar systems, and other
radio systems requiring a true path to ground.
The Ground Shoe is designed
for maximum surface area to meet RF requirements,
for
ease of
mounting and
for
future easy maintenance.
The Ground Shoe only requires two 3/8 holes thru the hull and
unlike
other plates on the market that require 4 or 5 holes through the hull.
All hardware and materials are furnished with step by step instructions.
A Typical Installation through the hull:
Specifications:
Total surface area = 1220.65 cm.sq. or 480.57 sq.in.
Material grade Silicon/Bronze
Mounting material= 2 ea 6 inch bronze 3/8 rods. Includes spacers, and
locking nuts.
RF Impedance = 2.7 to 12.0 ohms to saltwater from 2.2 MHz to 22.7 MHz.
Weight = 5.8 pounds.
This grounding plate is unique from any other grounding plates in the
industry. There
are
only 2 3/8 rods
(includded)
to mount the plate.
Due to the
design techniques, the plate can be removed
from the boat
without removing the rods during haul-outs,
and
could
also be
removed
underwater should it be necessary for cleaning.
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