I have this new, old-stock antenna here. It's a two-trap dipole made by Western Radio Electronics dating from 1977. It's brand new in the box, and 27 years old. It appears to be made of copper-clad wire, two plastic-encased traps and a section of RG-58U feedline.
This looks like a decent antenna, rated at a KW on AM and CW, supposed to be no-tuner-required on 80 and 40, it's 103 feet long. I have a hankering to put up a new antenna and I am wondering whether or not to trust this old guy. I am worried about the effects of aging on the traps, center insulator and maybe the RG-58/U. Any thoughts on this? 73, Don Merz, N3RHT The information contained in this e-mail may be confidential and is intended solely for the use of the named addressee. Access, copying or re-use of the e-mail or any information contained therein by any other person is not authorized. If you are not the intended recipient please notify us immediately by returning the e-mail to the originator.(A)
