Does anyone know the screw size/threads used for the elements on the dual band Arrow Antenna?
I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.
Thanks. Don WS4E
They look like 8-32
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Does anyone know the screw size/threads used for the elements on the dual band Arrow Antenna?
I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.
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If I recall correctly they are the same size as a camera tripod.. so they would be a 1/4-20
David, KK4QOE
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They look like 8-32
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Does anyone know the screw size/threads used for the elements on the dual band Arrow Antenna?
I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.
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The hole in the boom under the grip is 1/4-20, but element threads are different.
Dave-KB1PVH
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If I recall correctly they are the same size as a camera tripod.. so they would be a 1/4-20
I was going to answer this then realised he is really talking about the elements themselves? I've not looked yet.
David, KK4QOE
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They look like 8-32
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I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.
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My arrow antenna is over 10 years old and several are bent as well. I wonder if it's worth it to get new ones? Does a little bend affect the performance that much? On Aug 5, 2015 12:05 PM, "Diane Bruce" [email protected] wrote:
On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 11:29:08AM -0400, David wrote:
If I recall correctly they are the same size as a camera tripod.. so they would be a 1/4-20
I was going to answer this then realised he is really talking about the elements themselves? I've not looked yet.
David, KK4QOE
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They look like 8-32
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It's a bit of threaded rod in the end of an actual arrow (at least that's how the original article did it). You'd have a hard time rethreading the threaded rod and, I'm not sure you could easily remove the rod either to re-insert.
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wonder if it's worth it to get new ones? Does a little bend affect the performance that much?
A little bend isn't going to be a big deal.
73 Diane VA3DB
Ahh yes, my mistake... Anyway there is a spare parts list that came with the antenna (I have it) but it does not list size, it says 2 - 1/4 stud.. but that does not answer your question..
If you need this list or would like it I can scan it and post it or send it to you..
Sorry for the confusion
David, KK4QOE
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On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 11:29:08AM -0400, David wrote:
If I recall correctly they are the same size as a camera tripod.. so they would be a 1/4-20
I was going to answer this then realised he is really talking about the elements themselves? I've not looked yet.
David, KK4QOE
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They look like 8-32
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I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.
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Actually I found it online.. here is the link... http://www.arrowantennas.com/parts/p146437-10.html
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Ahh yes, my mistake... Anyway there is a spare parts list that came with the antenna (I have it) but it does not list size, it says 2 - 1/4 stud.. but that does not answer your question..
If you need this list or would like it I can scan it and post it or send it to you..
Sorry for the confusion
David, KK4QOE
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On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 11:29:08AM -0400, David wrote:
If I recall correctly they are the same size as a camera tripod.. so they would be a 1/4-20
I was going to answer this then realised he is really talking about the elements themselves? I've not looked yet.
David, KK4QOE
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They look like 8-32
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Does anyone know the screw size/threads used for the elements on the dual band Arrow Antenna?
I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.
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So you guys got me thinking, after looking at these elements and measuring it realized something... these look like Aluminum Arrow shafts, and the inserts might be the arrow broadhead insert.. which all parts are readily available at most sporting good stores for building you own arrows (yes I am a hunter and used to bow hunt)
I will double check this and let you all know, I'll have to do this later today after I'm off work.. but if this is the case replacements should be very easily created.
David, KK4QOE
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Actually I found it online.. here is the link... http://www.arrowantennas.com/parts/p146437-10.html
David, KK4QOE
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Ahh yes, my mistake... Anyway there is a spare parts list that came with the antenna (I have it) but it does not list size, it says 2 - 1/4 stud.. but that does not answer your question..
If you need this list or would like it I can scan it and post it or send it to you..
Sorry for the confusion
David, KK4QOE
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On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 11:29:08AM -0400, David wrote:
If I recall correctly they are the same size as a camera tripod.. so they would be a 1/4-20
I was going to answer this then realised he is really talking about the elements themselves? I've not looked yet.
David, KK4QOE
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They look like 8-32
On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:29 AM, Don Hoover (WS4E) [email protected] wrote:
Does anyone know the screw size/threads used for the elements on the dual band Arrow Antenna?
I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.
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On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 12:51:15PM -0400, David wrote:
So you guys got me thinking, after looking at these elements and measuring it realized something... these look like Aluminum Arrow shafts, and the inserts might be the arrow broadhead insert.. which all parts are readily available at most sporting good stores for building you own arrows (yes I am a hunter and used to bow hunt)
The commercialised Arrow design was based upon an article on using arrow shafts in an antenna.
Not a surprise at all. ;)
I will double check this and let you all know, I'll have to do this later today after I'm off work.. but if this is the case replacements should be very easily created.
David, KK4QOE
-----Original Message----- From: David [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 12:39 PM To: 'David'; 'Diane Bruce' Cc: [email protected]; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)' Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
Actually I found it online.. here is the link... http://www.arrowantennas.com/parts/p146437-10.html
David, KK4QOE
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Ahh yes, my mistake... Anyway there is a spare parts list that came with the antenna (I have it) but it does not list size, it says 2 - 1/4 stud.. but that does not answer your question..
If you need this list or would like it I can scan it and post it or send it to you..
Sorry for the confusion
David, KK4QOE
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On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 11:29:08AM -0400, David wrote:
If I recall correctly they are the same size as a camera tripod.. so they would be a 1/4-20
I was going to answer this then realised he is really talking about the elements themselves? I've not looked yet.
David, KK4QOE
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They look like 8-32
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Does anyone know the screw size/threads used for the elements on the dual band Arrow Antenna?
I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.
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I'm fairly certain that mine, purchased more than 10 years ago, is using actual arrow shafts, not something based on arrow shafts.
And I'm 95% certain that it's 8-32 threaded rod that connects them. It looks like 8-32, and I pulled a random "this looks like an 8-32 nut" out of my bin of random machine screws and nuts, and it fit just fine.
73, David, ky7dr
On 2015-08-05 11:00, Diane Bruce wrote:
On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 12:51:15PM -0400, David wrote:
So you guys got me thinking, after looking at these elements and measuring it realized something... these look like Aluminum Arrow shafts, and the inserts might be the arrow broadhead insert.. which all parts are readily available at most sporting good stores for building you own arrows (yes I am a hunter and used to bow hunt)
The commercialised Arrow design was based upon an article on using arrow shafts in an antenna.
Not a surprise at all. ;)
I will double check this and let you all know, I'll have to do this later today after I'm off work.. but if this is the case replacements should be very easily created.
David, KK4QOE
-----Original Message----- From: David [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 12:39 PM To: 'David'; 'Diane Bruce' Cc: [email protected]; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)' Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
Actually I found it online.. here is the link... http://www.arrowantennas.com/parts/p146437-10.html
David, KK4QOE
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Ahh yes, my mistake... Anyway there is a spare parts list that came with the antenna (I have it) but it does not list size, it says 2 - 1/4 stud.. but that does not answer your question..
If you need this list or would like it I can scan it and post it or send it to you..
Sorry for the confusion
David, KK4QOE
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On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 11:29:08AM -0400, David wrote:
If I recall correctly they are the same size as a camera tripod.. so they would be a 1/4-20
I was going to answer this then realised he is really talking about the elements themselves? I've not looked yet.
David, KK4QOE
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They look like 8-32
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Does anyone know the screw size/threads used for the elements on the dual band Arrow Antenna?
I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.
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Not sure what they are built out of now but back in the day they were aluminum arrow shafts. I know because the one I have says Easton on every element. :)
73 Matt W5LL
On 8/5/2015 12:11 PM, David Rush wrote:
I'm fairly certain that mine, purchased more than 10 years ago, is using actual arrow shafts, not something based on arrow shafts.
And I'm 95% certain that it's 8-32 threaded rod that connects them. It looks like 8-32, and I pulled a random "this looks like an 8-32 nut" out of my bin of random machine screws and nuts, and it fit just fine.
73, David, ky7dr
On 2015-08-05 11:00, Diane Bruce wrote:
On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 12:51:15PM -0400, David wrote:
So you guys got me thinking, after looking at these elements and measuring it realized something... these look like Aluminum Arrow shafts, and the inserts might be the arrow broadhead insert.. which all parts are readily available at most sporting good stores for building you own arrows (yes I am a hunter and used to bow hunt)
The commercialised Arrow design was based upon an article on using arrow shafts in an antenna.
Not a surprise at all. ;)
I will double check this and let you all know, I'll have to do this later today after I'm off work.. but if this is the case replacements should be very easily created.
David, KK4QOE
-----Original Message----- From: David [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 12:39 PM To: 'David'; 'Diane Bruce' Cc: [email protected]; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)' Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
Actually I found it online.. here is the link... http://www.arrowantennas.com/parts/p146437-10.html
David, KK4QOE
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 12:33 PM To: 'Diane Bruce' Cc: [email protected]; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)' Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
Ahh yes, my mistake... Anyway there is a spare parts list that came with the antenna (I have it) but it does not list size, it says 2 - 1/4 stud.. but that does not answer your question..
If you need this list or would like it I can scan it and post it or send it to you..
Sorry for the confusion
David, KK4QOE
-----Original Message----- From: Diane Bruce [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 11:58 AM To: David Cc: 'David Haworth'; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)'; [email protected] Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 11:29:08AM -0400, David wrote:
If I recall correctly they are the same size as a camera tripod.. so they would be a 1/4-20
I was going to answer this then realised he is really talking about the elements themselves? I've not looked yet.
David, KK4QOE
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They look like 8-32
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Does anyone know the screw size/threads used for the elements on the dual band Arrow Antenna?
I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.
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Also, the company is Arrow and it's called an Arrow antenna! On Aug 5, 2015 1:57 PM, "Matt Patterson" [email protected] wrote:
Not sure what they are built out of now but back in the day they were aluminum arrow shafts. I know because the one I have says Easton on every element. :)
73 Matt W5LL
On 8/5/2015 12:11 PM, David Rush wrote:
I'm fairly certain that mine, purchased more than 10 years ago, is using actual arrow shafts, not something based on arrow shafts.
And I'm 95% certain that it's 8-32 threaded rod that connects them. It looks like 8-32, and I pulled a random "this looks like an 8-32 nut" out of my bin of random machine screws and nuts, and it fit just fine.
73, David, ky7dr
On 2015-08-05 11:00, Diane Bruce wrote:
On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 12:51:15PM -0400, David wrote:
So you guys got me thinking, after looking at these elements and measuring it realized something... these look like Aluminum Arrow shafts, and the inserts might be the arrow broadhead insert.. which all parts are readily available at most sporting good stores for building you own arrows (yes I am a hunter and used to bow hunt)
The commercialised Arrow design was based upon an article on using arrow shafts in an antenna.
Not a surprise at all. ;)
I will double check this and let you all know, I'll have to do this later
today after I'm off work.. but if this is the case replacements should be very easily created.
David, KK4QOE
-----Original Message----- From: David [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 12:39 PM To: 'David'; 'Diane Bruce' Cc: [email protected]; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)' Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
Actually I found it online.. here is the link... http://www.arrowantennas.com/parts/p146437-10.html
David, KK4QOE
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 12:33 PM To: 'Diane Bruce' Cc: [email protected]; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)' Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
Ahh yes, my mistake... Anyway there is a spare parts list that came with the antenna (I have it) but it does not list size, it says 2 - 1/4 stud.. but that does not answer your question..
If you need this list or would like it I can scan it and post it or send it to you..
Sorry for the confusion
David, KK4QOE
-----Original Message----- From: Diane Bruce [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 11:58 AM To: David Cc: 'David Haworth'; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)'; [email protected] Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 11:29:08AM -0400, David wrote:
If I recall correctly they are the same size as a camera tripod.. so they would be a 1/4-20
I was going to answer this then realised he is really talking about the elements themselves? I've not looked yet.
David, KK4QOE
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They look like 8-32
On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:29 AM, Don Hoover (WS4E) [email protected] wrote:
Does anyone know the screw size/threads used for the elements on the dual band Arrow Antenna?
I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.
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If Arrows are made from Arrows, what are Elks made from?
On 8/5/2015 13:29, John Brier wrote:
Also, the company is Arrow and it's called an Arrow antenna! On Aug 5, 2015 1:57 PM, "Matt Patterson" [email protected] wrote:
Not sure what they are built out of now but back in the day they were aluminum arrow shafts. I know because the one I have says Easton on every element. :)
73 Matt W5LL
Arrows that have been used to hunt Elks and recovered?
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 2:41 PM, Clayton W5PFG [email protected] wrote:
If Arrows are made from Arrows, what are Elks made from?
On 8/5/2015 13:29, John Brier wrote:
Also, the company is Arrow and it's called an Arrow antenna! On Aug 5, 2015 1:57 PM, "Matt Patterson" [email protected] wrote:
Not sure what they are built out of now but back in the day they were aluminum arrow shafts. I know because the one I have says Easton on every element. :)
73 Matt W5LL
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Horns and I have heard that they have other values but at 69 it may be to late to try them LOL
73 De Don KA9QJG
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If Arrows are made from Arrows, what are Elks made from?
On 8/5/2015 13:29, John Brier wrote:
Also, the company is Arrow and it's called an Arrow antenna! On Aug 5, 2015 1:57 PM, "Matt Patterson" [email protected] wrote:
Not sure what they are built out of now but back in the day they were aluminum arrow shafts. I know because the one I have says Easton on every element. :)
73 Matt W5LL
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I have talked to the owner of Arrow a few times asking about His antennas He was always very Helpful Gave Me a Vet Discount, I am sure with all the Free Advertisement We are giving Him here He will probably just give you the screws /parts Info for Free give Him a call
http://www.arrowantennas.com/main/mail.html
73 De Don KA9QJG
PS Old Hams Designs and Makes our own parts LOL
I ran into the owner at the Dayton HamVention 2 years agowhile he was closing up his Booth. When I asked him aboutreplacement screws for my Arrow elements that I had bent,he just tossed me a pack of about 6, no charge. Nice guy!! 73/GL, Bob K8BL From: KA9QJG [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
I have talked to the owner of Arrow a few times asking about His antennas He was always very Helpful Gave Me a Vet Discount, I am sure with all the Free Advertisement We are giving Him here He will probably just give you the screws /parts Info for Free give Him a call
http://www.arrowantennas.com/main/mail.html
73 De Don KA9QJG
PS Old Hams Designs and Makes our own parts LOL
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Yep. And they are $1 direct from Arrow.
http://www.arrowantennas.com/parts/p146437-10.html
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 3:06 PM, R.T.Liddy [email protected] wrote:
I ran into the owner at the Dayton HamVention 2 years agowhile he was closing up his Booth. When I asked him aboutreplacement screws for my Arrow elements that I had bent,he just tossed me a pack of about 6, no charge. Nice guy!! 73/GL, Bob K8BL From: KA9QJG [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
I have talked to the owner of Arrow a few times asking about His antennas He was always very Helpful Gave Me a Vet Discount, I am sure with all the Free Advertisement We are giving Him here He will probably just give you the screws /parts Info for Free give Him a call
http://www.arrowantennas.com/main/mail.html
73 De Don KA9QJG
PS Old Hams Designs and Makes our own parts LOL
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Hi guys
I've always liked the arrow antenna for field trips, I wonder if it is sold in Europe.
73 Luis EC4TR
That is the LENGTH
The thread of the piece is either 6-32 or 8-32. If you can't find the same pieces you can buy the parts at Home Depot and cut off the head
73, K7TRK
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 9:39 AM To: 'David'; 'Diane Bruce' Cc: [email protected]; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)' Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
Actually I found it online.. here is the link... http://www.arrowantennas.com/parts/p146437-10.html
David, KK4QOE
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 12:33 PM To: 'Diane Bruce' Cc: [email protected]; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)' Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
Ahh yes, my mistake... Anyway there is a spare parts list that came with the antenna (I have it) but it does not list size, it says 2 - 1/4 stud.. but that does not answer your question..
If you need this list or would like it I can scan it and post it or send it to you..
Sorry for the confusion
David, KK4QOE
-----Original Message----- From: Diane Bruce [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 11:58 AM To: David Cc: 'David Haworth'; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)'; [email protected] Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 11:29:08AM -0400, David wrote:
If I recall correctly they are the same size as a camera tripod.. so they would be a 1/4-20
I was going to answer this then realised he is really talking about the elements themselves? I've not looked yet.
David, KK4QOE
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Haworth Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 11:03 AM To: Don Hoover (WS4E) Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?
They look like 8-32
On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:29 AM, Don Hoover (WS4E) [email protected] wrote:
Does anyone know the screw size/threads used for the elements on the dual band Arrow Antenna?
I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.
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Beware the Pox, the Plague, the Ides, and man who can measure, screw pitch and size...
My arrow antenna has SAE 8-32 screw studs to attach the elements.
KO6TZ Bob
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