In a message dated 14/05/2007 20:21:50 GMT Daylight Time,
rmoore5@... writes:
You are wrong that the Aluminim is the actual antenna. There are
wires inside of it and it is only there as a mechanical support. I
know this because I've removed the potting material from one of these
to find out. This can also be verified by examining the 5030. It is
a semi-ridgid version of the ALA-1530.
Rob
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Hi Rob
Are you sure re the 1530?
Certainly it's true for the 5030 as that's got a plastic tube, and I can
hear the wire rattling around inside it as I'd expect, but I've never heard
anything rattling inside the 1530.
I would expect that you'd see wires going to the potted amp, even if the
tube is the antenna, as the tube will likely mechanically terminate inside the
plastic entry tubes on the electrical junction box used as a housing with
perhaps a screw and solder tag connection at the ends.
regards
Nigel
GM8PZR
