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The 'short unshielded bits' - it is a Panel Mount BNC Socket, so the
shield is twisted together and soldered to a lug on the outside,
leaving about 1cm of center unshielded.

That part won't matter. I was more concerned with poor terminations in the
feedline.

That antenna on ebay doesn't specify a length, but looks like a similar
style to mine. That's certainly where the gain needs to be. If you really
want to receive that airport, you could consider a short yagi, 3el perhaps.

How far away is this airport? What terrain between your locations?
Brad.