All,
First, I've received many responses both to the list and directly. I want
to thank all of you for your efforts. I was asked to add some photos of
the driven element and feedline connections. Those have been added:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/jZXsZWZddEuVyAKm7
The driven element is split and insulated from the boom. The feedline
connected directly to the driven element, there is no matching
network/device.
The boom is 3 pieces and 14 feet long.
I looked at the ad that Joe W4TV found and it looks very much like my
antenna. I have not reached a conclusion but the Hornet looks to the most
probable candidate. I'm going to dig a bit more.
Robie AJ4F
On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 5:59 PM Mike Ryan <mryan001@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Subich, W4TV <lists@subich.com>
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> 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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