Antenna for Cascadia?

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  1. Ridgeline

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    Why is this interesting?
     
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    Just interesting cause i never knew a 102" fibreglass ant ever exsisted..
     
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    Yes they did exist back in the day. I think it was a shakespeare antenna. But I believe Radio Shack sold the 102 inch fiberglass antenna too.
     
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    Cool.....
     
  5. Ridgeline

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    I just bought one for the jeep … they are still out there.
     
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    Like to try one some day if i happen across one..Seems to me someone had a 8ft francis but cant remember where or who..
     
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    My dad still has a Shakespeare 102. Probably owned it 40+ years.
     
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    Well how about that. I did a quick search earlier and they all were stainless steel.
     
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    That's very impressive. Not only does it show the quality of the products from the 70's, but it also shows how well your dad takes care of his things.
     
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    I've got one well used and one brand new Francis Amazers. I forget how long they are, short of 102" now that I think about it....