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Ok, dug her out and took measurements. Here we go...
First I'll give the section lengths, then the assembled over all length.
The ground planes are 108" tip to tip. About 2" is held by the base clamps.
Base section with coil...41" from too of coil.
Three middle sections each 48" overall.
Top...
Yes, I'm back! Last week my daughter had twins so that's kept me hopping! Going to pull the antenna out this weekend and take measurements, so stay tuned!!
Thanks for the replies! I'm excited that I found it. Originally got it in 1968. Don't remember if it was new or from another CBer. I know if I look out there I will find my old Hygain five element beam too. I'm going to clean it up, check out the coil housing, and let you all know how it does!!
Hey, I'm a new guy here! I started in CB back in the mid 60's and kind of got away from it in the late 70's. Dabbled in ham radio with a novice license back then too. Anyway, for whatever reason, the radio big has bitten me again! I still own some classic cb gear from my early days, in fact...
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