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HF Multi tap antenna

Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 13:46

Humdinger

Can anyone help !
I recently purchased a Barrett HF that came with a 20 position Multi Tap Antenna, guy I purchased from has no idea what position is what frequency.
Tried Terlin but they only made a 21 Tap.
Can anyone provide me with this info
Thanks
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AnswerID: 303742   Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 14:00

Member - Doug T (FNQ) replied:

I bought my 5 tap from Terlin last year, you didn't look to hard though.

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AnswerID: 303744   Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 14:04

Member -Signman replied:

Just a suggestion here..
The antenna may have 20 'taps' on it- but when the jumper wire is removed- it gives another (generally the lowest) frequency...

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AnswerID: 303745   Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 14:07

Member - Mark E (VIC) replied:

Hummy,

ARe there any markings on the antenna at all? Usually the brand is engraved somewhere.

This may give you a lead to the manufacturer who may be able to help.

Without an antenna analyser it is very difficult to pick what frequencies the taps may be tuned to.

Sorry not much help.

Cheers,

Mark
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FollowupID: 569896   Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 16:35

Humdinger posted:

Hi Mark
The only markings are WL1350 on the base and each tap is numbered 1 to 20 with 1 being on the bottom. Have spoken to Terlin and they dont think its one of theirs as they only have a 21 tap closest to it
Bob
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AnswerID: 303756   Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:33

Member - Davoe (Yalgoo) replied:

is the frequency for each tap not marked on the ariel??
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FollowupID: 569898   Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 16:37

Humdinger posted:

No Mate, only markings are WL1350 on the basew and each tap is numbered 1 to 20, 1 being on the bottom
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AnswerID: 303758   Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:44

Member - Footloose replied:

It could also be a Bushcom aerial or a Lenmark one, both have manufactured 29 tap aerials in the past AFAIK.

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FollowupID: 569891   Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:52

Member - Footloose posted:

OOpsies...20 tap

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FollowupID: 569897   Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 16:36

Humdinger posted:

Thanks Footy
Will chase them up
Bob
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AnswerID: 303770   Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 16:32

Humdinger replied:

Hi doug,
Mine is a 20 Tap and I have spoken with Terlin and been told that the closest they have made is a 21 Tap
Bob
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AnswerID: 303808   Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 20:14

MEMBER - Darian (SA) replied:

What colour is the overall plastic coating material ?


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FollowupID: 569978   Submitted: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 07:24

Humdinger posted:

Hi
Is a reddy brown colour
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AnswerID: 303888   Submitted: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 09:21

John R (SA) replied:

If the antenna were mine, I'd take it to a good 2way radio store, who do installations, and ask them (fortunately we have a good one near here).
I'd expect a fee as it'd probably take a bit of time, but I would expect them, or someone with testing equipment, to be able to figure out what the frequencies are.

Probably not much help to you, but that's how I'd go about finding the frequencies.
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FollowupID: 569999   Submitted: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 09:41

Humdinger posted:

Thanks John,
You are probably right, I will see if I can track someone down here in Brissy
Thanks
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FollowupID: 570192   Submitted: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 12:37

Stu & "Bob" posted:

Mobilecomms in Coopers Plains or Olbis in Rocklea should be able to help you out.
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FollowupID: 570194   Submitted: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 12:38

Stu & "Bob" posted:

WL1350 is the length of the wire (wander lead) used to connect the taps.
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