[TowerTalk] Antenna Identification - Help Needed
Mike Ryan
mryan001 at tampabay.rr.com
Wed Mar 9 18:57:59 EST 2022
Could it be a TET antenna? They had fairly light construction and thinner than Cushcraft elements, etc. - Mike
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It is definitely not a Hornet antenna. I used to own a 4-element Hornet TB-1000-4 and the mast to boom connection hardware looks completely different from the picture.
The Hornet design was two "T" shaped "clam-shell" pieces of aluminum with multiple bolts around the perimeter holding everything together. In addition, the elements were attached to the boom with a rectangular milled piece of aluminum with bolts drilled through either end rather than a simple "U" clamp as pictured.
73,
SteveN1BKB
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From: Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com>
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Sent: Wed, Mar 9, 2022 2:46 pm
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Antenna Identification - Help Needed
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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