[Antennas] Cobraheads?

[Bill Aycock]

Philip-
Several manufacturers currently make such gadgets.  The Ten-Tec model 
has been mentioned. However, if you open almost any amateur Mag- World 
Radio- QST-CQ- and scan the last 30-40 pages, you will find illustrated 
ads for them. They are available LOTS of places.
Bill-W4BSG

Philip Atchley wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> When I was in the Air Force ('62-'82) we often used what we called a 
> "Cobrahead" to make HF dipole antennas.  They were nice in that they 
> provided a center hanger support for the dipole as well as gripping 
> the RG-8 Coax and made a weather tight connection seal.
>
> Later this month I'd like to try to get one or two.  Is there a good 
> source for these in the "civilian world", and if so, what is a typical 
> price?  I suspect that the price is probably "out of this world" 
> though.  Kind of like the toilet seats that NASA buys 8^(
>
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Bill Aycock W4BSG
Woodville, Alabama