It is a proven law of physics that a radial cut to proper wave length will resonate with that particular frequency. The KISS-SSB uses many radials to resonate in all the marine SSB, Winlink, Sailmail, NOAA Weatherfax and all ham frequncies from 2mhz through 28mhz. All in one easy to install neat package, the KISS-SSB makes for the perfect counterpoise/ground plane on fiberglass or wood boats.
Even a few select NOAA fiberglass research vessels use our KISS-SSB.
As seen in the magazines:
Cruising World, Lattitudes and Attitudes, Sail, Lattitude 38,
48 Degrees North, Blue Water Sailing
The KISS-SSB is a self-contained counterpoise radial ground system that is the perfect answer for trouble free Marine SSB communications. The word "GROUND" could be the problem it should be "COUNTERPOISE" The system of using exact pre-measured counterpoise ground radials is even suggested in every Icom, SGC Smart Tuner, and Furuno Auto-Tuner manuals. Right now the most commonly used tuner is the Icom-AT-140 and if you look on page two you'll see the principals used in our KISS-SSB Ground Plane System. Using the lifelines, engine, tanks and other metal is the most common cause of RF interference and static, and it can upset other electronics.
Plus you do not want your expensive radio gear connected to the water in the case of a lightning strike?
Taken from the Icom AT-140 Manual:
Counterpoise (An excerpt from the Icom AT-140 manual)
Here is what they say:
If your ship is made of FRP(fiberglass or wood) , etc. and a good ship’s ground is not easily available, connect a counterpoise.1⁄4λ (quarter wavelength) radial for each band. Install the counterpoise directly below the AT-140’s ground terminal.
This is taken directly from the Icom AT-140 Manual page 2 !
How The KISS-SSB works.
