[TowerTalk] Antenna Identification - Help Needed

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Not according to the ads/pictures on-line.  They use a triangular
cast/clamp very similar to the picture.  I'm betting it is a TB3HA
(16' boom) or TB3A (14' boom).

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2022-03-09 5:54 PM, Mpridesti via TowerTalk wrote:
> As recall with the Swan, they used steel for boom to mast plates - rust and heavy
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Mark, K1RX
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>> 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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