[Milsurplus] question about manpack antenna bases

[Michael Tauson]

On 12/21/06, David Ross <ross at hypertools.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know if there is any sort of circuitry (loading elements,
> coils, caps, etc.) inside these antenna bases?
>
>  -  AB-129 (for the PRC-8 & -9 & -10)
>  -  AB-591 (for the PRC-25 & -77)

Nope.  All there is in there is some springiness and about 6" extra
length.  The only difference between the two is the base threads and
the little nub thing on the bottom of the AB-591 to switch the antenna
loading circuits inside the radio for the long antenna.

Best regards,

Michael, K3MXO/KH6