It's a Maxrad. The Ringo had the phasing element at the bottom in the form of a ring, hence the name. The Maxrad used the same theory but built in a different manner.
Milt N3LTQ ----- Original Message ----- From: La Rue Communications To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:30 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID THats two for MaxRad so far! So it will either be a MaxRad or a Ringo. Its incredibly light, and it looks very much like a light saber, which is what I am almost inclined to use it for, if it wasnt worth a few bucks! :) Its nice to know this may be frequency adjustable. I just wanted to be sure, now I am more sure than I started with. Thanks for the responses so far! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Kelsey To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 1:25 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID These style antennas are typically poor performers FYI. I wouldn't use it for anything important. Cushcraft started the design with their "Ringo" series, then several others copied the design. They were inexpensive, which was the only good feature. Chuck WB2EDV ----- Original Message ----- From: La Rue Communications To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:01 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID I figured this group would be in the know on how to ID an antenna without a sticker or any identification numbers engraved on it. I have an antenna that I found. It has no stickers of any kind, except for the "This will kill you if you touch a wire" sticker on it. Pictures attached are all I have. Its an N type connector and is roughly 4 feet in length. Is there any way to ID this with your traditional shop equipment? Thanks in advance! By the way, Kevin Custer, please email me! Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn -------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3111 - Release Date: 09/03/10 02:34:00
