"Owen Duffy" wrote in message
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"Boozo" wrote in :
Does anyone know where I can get a few elements for my discone antenna ?

I bought it from Tandy(a.k.a.Radio Shack) electronics in the late 80's
but don't know the manufacturers name.

Tandy was bought by Dick Smith electronics so I can't go back and ask.

The elements are stainless steel hollow tubes;
4.80mm OD x 81cm(approx) long.

I have never seen the thin walled stainless tubing you refer to in metals
outlets in Australia. You could try model shops... but I doubt it.

Why couldn't you just get some 3/16" stainless steel rod? It is probably a
brass hub, so you could probably use 3/16" brass rod equally well.

Owen
The stainless rod might be the way to go. Same as my other discone.
Have tried a couple of hobby shops but they only have aluminium and brass,
and don't have the right size.
Definitely isn't aluminium.

Only other place I can think of is Hills Industries who make TV antennae and
other products. The factory is located on South Rd, Edwardstown ??

I would've liked to get an original replacement if possible, but don't like
my chances.

Boozo.