Taylor .64 Wave Ground Plane

[2RT307]

I used to have one of these antennas back in the late 70's. BIG antenna, with four 9 foot radials. It was made very well, with thick aluminum. They were supposed to handle 1000 watts, and had a pretty large plastic enclosed coil. I think they were manufactured in Atlanta, Georgia, but I am not positive about that. And there used to be a guy that would sell them from time to time on Ebay as refurbed units, and he asked a pretty high price for them. No idea who he is or if he is still around. Anybody have any info on them?

73,
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[IRock817]

Sounds like a Penetrator 500, except for the "coil"! The Penetrator 500 has a wire gamma system! There is another version called a CLR2, I think, which had a circuit board inside of the base!
I have two of the P. 500s-( one brand new), and love em.
Don't tell anyone but, I think they are the best ground plane out there.

Have fun

 

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Thanks IRock. The antenna was bought from a CB shop in Burkburnett, Texas from a guy who's handle was "Dauber" as in mud dauber. Not sure who his distributor was back then, but he used to sell a lot of nice CB equipment, from Brownings/Trams on down. I used to love going to his shop when I was a kid. Anyhow, just reminiscing about this old antenna and was hoping to come across an old ad or brochure for it. It served me very well for several years. Talked a lot of DX on it with my Robyn T-240D and D104. No amp, either!

73,
RT307

 

[IRock817]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...RWaDpfSkOvUjAzvuQ&sig2=ihlBSFFqoP0XL3hTLL7uUA

I hope this link helps!

Have fun

 

[IRock817]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...0qdpMcdeEd05a7M-A&sig2=qyvZZX755Vp8iKwH_SNF_Q

This is another place you might check into!

Personally I have found used ones for dirt cheep and ordered parts and rebuilt them myself. It's all about the fun!!!!

 

[6 Meters Rules]

HIGH GAIN SPT 500 MADE TODAY RE RELEASED !

Hy-Gain

 

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Old thread, I know... but I did find the name of the antenna. It was a Taylor GLR-4 Grand Slammer.

73,
Brett

 

[midnight special]

 

[midnight special]

 

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That was on the box, and part of the instructions. Not very fancy back then! Thanks... brings back memories!

73,
Brett

 

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Very cool! Is this one yours?

73,
Brett

 

[midnight special]

no, just google stuff

 

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no, just google stuff

I guess I didn't look hard enough. I got mine for my 14th birthday. Bunch of locals liked me, and went half on the antenna, and a guy named Dale (Night Prowler) provided a 40' push up pole. My parents gave me a Robyn T-240D for my birthday on Dec. 20, and I got a D-104 for Christmas a few days later. We sure had a house full of characters for my birthday party. Great memories!
73,
Brett

 

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