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Base What kind of this antenna is this ?
- Thread starter Robalo
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It looks like an old Cushcraft Ringo.
I did a forum search but all the posts were old. A few had posted copies of the Manual, but none of the images would open up.
I'm not sure but I don't think your image shows all the parts. I do not see the coaxial matching stub, and I think there should be 5 sections of tubing too if it is for CB.
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it is one of the AR series of antennas.
The tuning stub is missing
The tuning stub is missing
it does not have marks for the tuning stub.
you right it must be cushcraft ringo
I am thinking this is a 2-meter version. However, parts are missing.
The not showing the extra hole where the tuning stub goes on the 10 or 6-meter version is the clue to me.
The tuning stub goes from the loop to the radial/counterpoise section that drops down like a 1/4 wave below. This may be the old original version 1/2 wave, but the longest tube looks out of place. I seem to remember, that somewhere there was an OLD mod, that some did to make this 3/4 wave long. However, it changed the radiation pattern and left big nulls depending on how the antenna was mounted and at what height. (effective in some directions...others it went DEAF)
However, could be the top section got broken, and that longer piece was used to repair the antenna.
The AR 2B version had a coupling loop that attached below the top section making the colinear array. Thus when the top part of the antenna got damaged, the longer section was added to try and repair.
The loop size (diameter) would be the clue.
AR2B version (higher Gain/lower angle radiation) Good antenna really.
https://hy-gain.cushcraftamateur.com/Product.php?productid=ARX-2B
There are 3 different versions of that design available at one point.
Here is the link page to the AR antennas.
https://hy-gain.cushcraftamateur.com/productsearch.php
GL
All the Best
Gary
The not showing the extra hole where the tuning stub goes on the 10 or 6-meter version is the clue to me.
The tuning stub goes from the loop to the radial/counterpoise section that drops down like a 1/4 wave below. This may be the old original version 1/2 wave, but the longest tube looks out of place. I seem to remember, that somewhere there was an OLD mod, that some did to make this 3/4 wave long. However, it changed the radiation pattern and left big nulls depending on how the antenna was mounted and at what height. (effective in some directions...others it went DEAF)
However, could be the top section got broken, and that longer piece was used to repair the antenna.
The AR 2B version had a coupling loop that attached below the top section making the colinear array. Thus when the top part of the antenna got damaged, the longer section was added to try and repair.
The loop size (diameter) would be the clue.
https://hy-gain.cushcraftamateur.com/Product.php?productid=ARX-2B
There are 3 different versions of that design available at one point.
Here is the link page to the AR antennas.
https://hy-gain.cushcraftamateur.com/productsearch.php
GL
All the Best
Gary
BJ , I want to say " Bingo " ! I have one I got from the trash & has that Hair Pin . My Buddy a Ham op , said exactly what you said ! Mine is " Way " too short for 11m . Stay Healthy & Safe ! 73 & God Bless ! Leo
Gary , not to Hi Jack the thread ( which I just did 
) if I remove " Hair Pin " , lengthen mast , would this work on 11m ?
) if I remove " Hair Pin " , lengthen mast , would this work on 11m ?
Not without mods Leo...You need a different tuning loop(bigger) and one adapted for matching stub...Make a GREAT Scanner antenna though...those worked well from 130-174 MHZ...
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The 6 & 10 meter have a ring of 13" diameter, the 2 meter has a 4" ring. I had both the 6m and the 2m and sold them, I don't have any of the manuals anymore either.
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