[VHFcontesting] retainer rings for ant elements

[David Pruett]

Ralph Matheny K8RYU wrote:
> Doing a bit of antenna construction and......
>
> I have quite a few of the insulators for thru-the boom
> mounting of antenna elements, but I need the stainless
> steel retainer rings for 3/16 (.188) aluminum rod.
>
> Anybody know of a source??  Got some at Lowes, but they
> are not stainless, and won't last long I'm sure.
>
> Thanks
>
> de K8RYU
>
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Ralph,

I think your best opporuntity might be with Directive Systems 
(www.directivesystems.com) or M-squared (www.m2inc.com).  Both of these 
companies use the retainers you describe on the VHF/UHF yagis they sell.

I don't think you'll find these parts in a common hardware store.  
Perhaps in some sort of specialised hardware store, but I'd try the 
links above first.

73, Dave/K8CC