President Texas 7/8 wave mobile antenna?

7/8 really?

 

I ordered one out of curiosity. I'm hoping it will be easy to disassemble. I'd like to know what they did to get all that "length" in such a small package and still rate it for "7200 Watt P.E.P.".

RW TEXAS USA - Radial Whip - CB Antennas - Group President Electronics USA

Code:

PRESIDENT recommends the use of a cable with a length less than 13 feet (4 m)
Type antenna : 7/8 wave
Inpedance : 50 Ohms
Frequency : 26-28 MHz
Polarization : Vertical
S.W.R. value : 1.2/1 adjustable
Maximum power : 7200 Watt P.E.P.
Band width / Number of channels : 2400 KHz / 240 ch
Length : 83.46 inches - 2120 mm
Base type : Base 3/8
Whip : AC4 Stainless steel
Weather Channel Compatible :  Yes

 

The European versions do.

 

Ok, here we go. I was wondering about the barrel that was on the whip. It's just where they decided to split the whip. Nothing hiding in there, just a "joint".
Just a couple of set screws and a pair of set screws at the base for adjustment. No Allen wrench supplied.



I don't see 7/8 wave of of material in there....

 

I like how easy it was to pull apart from a mantenance aspect. No sonic welds or glue.