I have changed over to a long wire antenna and have given my 20 year old
Hy-Gain 18AVQ vertical to a fellow ham. It needs some repairs and I am
wondering if anyone can lead me to the construction/assembly details of this
antenna.

In particular how the connector at the bottom of the antenna connects to the
internals!

VK5JE

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