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Old February 26th 07, 07:46 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Fred McKenzie Fred McKenzie is offline
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Default LQQKING FOR INFO ON TAPE ANTENNA

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"John Doe" wrote:

LQQking for a source of a TAPE antenna. Unit has center mounting, and both
arms are tapes unwinding from the center.
This antenna can be used on both HF & VHF.


John-

I don't think they are in production any longer. Look for a Telex
Hy-Gain model 18TD Tape Doublet or a Hy-Gain model H-4000 Portable Reel
Tape Doublet Antenna. I think there was also a Mil-Spec version.

These antennas have a scale in meters on each tape, and came with a
meter to frequency conversion chart. The instructions claim a frequency
range of 3.5 to 30 MHz. You could adjust the elements to VHF lengths,
but the wound-up tape may interfere with the antenna's operation.

73,
Fred
K4DII