I think what you may be looking for is an as-244/gra-4 military antenna.
Much more useable that the old Collins tape dipole.
http://www.armymars.net/ArmyMARS/Antennas/Resources/gra4-man.pdf Page 33
Pete K4OM
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From: antennaware-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:antennaware-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Terry Conboy
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 6:24 PM
To: Howard W3CQH
Cc: antennaware@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Antennaware] LQQking for source
At 09:12 AM 2007-02-14, Howard W3CQH wrote:
>LQQking for a source of a TAPE antenna. Unit has center mounting bolt or
>hook, and both arms are tapes measures that unwind from the center unit.
>The unit also comes with a chart of frequencies vs tape lengths.
>This antenna can be used on both HF & VHF.
HyGain marketed these in the late 60's. I know a ham who still has
one that he acquired as military surplus.
See this: http://www.qsl.net/n2ckh/HA4000.htm
They have replacement tapes here:
http://www.surplussales.com/Antennas/Antennas-3.html
This is a fun re-invention: http://www.eham.net/articles/5523
73, Terry N6RY
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