[TowerTalk] Antenna Identification - Help Needed

[Mpridesti]

As recall with the Swan, they used steel for boom to mast plates - rust and heavy

Regards,

Mark, K1RX


> On Mar 9, 2022, at 5:47 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Mosley, Wilson and Hornet/Swan used a single trap housing for both
> the 10 and 15 meter traps.  Wilson (according to the manual for the
> System 33 on BAMA) used Hy-Gain style clam shell element to boom mounts.
> Moseley have always (at least for 40+ years) used a single U-bolt and
> cast saddle for their parasitic elements.
> 
> That leaves Swan (Hornet) ... since I can't find a manual for any of
> their later antennas I'm guessing that you have a Swan TB3 as it bears
> a vague similarity to the earlier Hornet antennas except for the "rug
> beater" on the ends of the early Hornet elements.
> 
> 73,
> 
>   ... Joe, W4TV
> 
> 
>> On 2022-03-09 9:53 AM, Robie Elms wrote:
>> All,
>> I'm looking for assistance in identifying a 3 element triband (10, 15 & 20
>> m) antenna. I have not found any identification or marks on the antenna. I
>> have included a link to photos of the installed antenna, the unique element
>> to boom
>> connecting bracket and one of the traps. I would greatly appreciate any
>> ideas you may have on the manufacturer and model of this antenna.
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Robie AJ4F
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/jZXsZWZddEuVyAKm7
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