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djn
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Initially Posted - 01/19/2006 :  13:29:27  Show Profile
Hi All, I was going to buy a new American flag for the boat, then ran across these. Does anyone have experince with these? Cheers.

http://www.radarflag.com/Products.cfm
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/19/2006 :  14:49:51  Show Profile
According to an article on radar reflectors at the US Sailing website,
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"The Radar Flag reflects satisfactorily at 0° heel when flat, but in the draped position in which it would be used on a staff, it is practically invisible,..."</i>
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djn
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Response Posted - 01/19/2006 :  17:06:11  Show Profile
Thanks Don, that is very useful. I think I could put a lot of reflective materials on the boat for the $75 they charge for the flag. Cheers.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 01/19/2006 :  20:27:12  Show Profile
What you want is a simple radar reflector that you can hang from a flag hayard or attach to a shroud. Even more so than VHF, higher is better. If I need to use mine while motoring in fog, I'll hook it to the main halyard and my dousing line and run it up the pole.
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 01/19/2006 :  20:45:04  Show Profile
Why not just make your own out of aluminum 12"x12" plates. Cost under $15.00.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 01/19/2006 :  21:19:14  Show Profile
Nice work Jerry, I picked an Davis Emergency type pretty cheap off E-bay, made of foam and foil.
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