Larry Echols wrote:

N8KVD,

Thanks for the reply.
Yeah, the MTA is pretty expensive. Universal Radio claims that the U.S.
Govt. buys a lot of these antennas for use in our overseas Embassies
with excellent results.
Can't wait to put mine up to find out.

Larry

Yes, it's pretty expensive for what amounts to a 7' wire and a matching
transformer. Total cost to make your own (sans plastic pipe of course)
$20.00.