I agree with you. It appears to be commercial grade rather than amateur grade. It seems like Hy-Gain made a similar antenna, but my bet is that it (the Hy-Gain) was much lighter duty. My hunch is that it may be an old Phelps Dodge antenna from the 60's.
Chuck WB2EDV ----- Original Message ----- > > It's definitely a commercial antenna. I am beginning to take notice > of commercial towers built in the 60's and 70's and seeing more of > these antennas. Some oil companies and HVAC places are still using > them in spite of their rotten phasing harness... > > Just to clear it up if there was any doubt.. the element in my photo > at: > > http://www.w4dex.com/ant.htm > > is just ONE of FOUR elements that were on a 22 foot tall mast pipe > with a phasing harness. The antenna when put together resembles a > Decibel DB-224. > > Thanks for responses. > Derek KC4FWC > Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
