So we finally got hauled. when we un-stepped the mast I found the stainless whip was missing. I have no idea how long it has been this way. It’s a Vesper VA 159 AIS/VHS antenna and both my VHS and AIS worked all season. My question for the antenna gurus is, can I replace it with the correct diameter (I believe 3mm) piece of SST? I was thinking of a piece of SST welding wire. Not sure if they are made of anything special. 2020