The SCT-100 Armored Helix SpiralCone Antenna- new front optical plastic-NEW node conductor.

WE IMPROVED the water-proofing and the physical strength of the front optical window on all SCT-100 Helical antennas, and we needed a larger node conductor than just a small piece of brass.
so now its a Penny!

YEP, you can legally drill a hole through these  babies, and they are great conductors with just enough surface area to be a NODE conductor. and, the COiL end wires are easy to silver-solder. see the photo, with the evap screw next to it. You can remove yr own paper of the lens, when ever you need to do more accurate high -frequency sightings.BUY these on ETSY

That back  ledge above the grip is good for mounting small cameras, etc. but NOT a Compass!