Well, John, I'll never say never, but so far, mine has held up nicely, 
and I've had it for probably about 6 years now.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: antenna for thf6a


>I had one of those too but broke it a couple times, the last time never to
> be fixed again.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 6:16 PM
> Subject: Re: antenna for thf6a
>
>
>>    For what it's worth, the Commet Dave mentions is the one I have.  The
>> number now rings a bell with me.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Dave Marthouse" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 6:13 PM
>> Subject: Re: antenna for thf6a
>>
>>
>>> Hi Lou,
>>>
>>> Comet makes a good one.  It is a bit longer than the standard stock
>>> antenna
>>> but will provide better gain on all three bands.  I think it is called
>>> the
>>> sm224.  Maldall (I'm not sure of the spelling) in addition makes one 
>>> that
>>> is
>>> affective as well but isn't as durable as the Comet in my opinion.
>>>
>>> Dave N2AAM
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>>>
>