[ARDF] fiberglass yagi elements

[Kenneth E. Harker]

On Sat, Sep 20, 2003 at 10:40:43AM -0400, Charlesscharlau at aol.com wrote:
> 
> I am working on a different design: an antenna that uses three elements and 
> spacing similar to the WB2HOL design, but instead of tape measure it will use
> fiberglass rods covered in coax braid, and then covered by a tough heat 
> shrink tubing. This, I believe, is similar the design used by several 
> members of the Australian ARDF team. I think the fiberglass + braid will 
> prove to be even more durable than the steel tape measure, and will be 
> less affected by wind (which often causes the tape measure to flutter).
> 
> Right now I'm looking for a good source of thin fiberglass rod. I find lots 
> of manufacturers on the web, but few distributors/retailers. Anyone know 
> of any sources?

Max Gain Systems:
http://www.mgs4u.com/fiberg.htm

They sell a lot of fiberglass rod for building quads or for use as booms in 
satellite arrays, etc.  They have stuff down to 5/64" diameter (solid) or
1/4" (hollow.)  The University of Texas Amateur Radio Club bought a 1.5" 
solid rod from them for its satellite setupa little over a year ago, and 
their service was fine, as I remember.

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