[Johnson] Hustler 5TBV Antenna - HELP!

[Bry Carling]

But the antenna kit already has one of those with 6 spokes, each 13" long.

This one only has 3 spokes and they are nmot in a circle like you would 
expect for such a hat.

On 21 Nov 2010 at 15:31, Richard Radke wrote:

> Bry,
> 
> It's a capacitance "hat" ....goes below the 80 meter whip...fans out
> like spokes on a wheel
> 
> Rick
> W9WS
> On Nov 21, 2010, at 3:22 PM, Bry Carling wrote:
> 
> > Hi guys - I am finally finishing assembly of a Hustler 5TBV
> Antenna
> > that I inherited from Doc, KD4E about 3 years ago.
> >
> > I have almost finished putting it together.
> >
> > However, I found an EXTRA PIECE that is not discussed or
> described
> > in the manual as far as I can see!
> >
> > It looks like a hose clamp with three fins attached, each about 6"
> > long.
> >
> > Does anyone know what the intended use of this gadget might be?
> >
> > Here is the picture:
> >
> > http://www.af4k.com/extrapiece.jpg
> >
> > Any clues would be immensely appreciated before I put this puppy
> > up in the air.
> >
> > 73 de AF4K, Bry
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