Mounting etherwave antennas! Need help asap! Please!

Posted: 8/14/2007 9:25:47 AM
misfit8d6

Joined: 8/6/2007

I am building a tube theremin based on art harrisons "126" design. I ordered the antennae used on the Etherwave from Moog because I liked the shape and they seemed like good substantial antennae.

I am having a problem figuring out how to mount them so I am wondering if anyone can help if anybody has worked with them.

According to moog after emailing them, the little tiny screw in the outside lug they send with the antennae is used to mount the antennae. This doesn't NOT seem right to me, being that the outside lug is threaded, looks to be made for a nut. and the screw seems to hold a solder terminal in place-- which is what I was going to use it for.

Using this hole/screw to mount into the etherwave doesnt seem like it will even support the antenna's, especially the loop one being that the screw and hole are only on one side of the loop antennae. I think this was just a miscommunication from the sales rep from moog and myself.

So I am calling all who have worked with the etherwave and/or its antennae. How exactly do they attach to the etherwave? Have you successfully used it to connect to your OTHER theremins? Please let me know ASAP as I am trying to get this theremin built before I have to fly back to california!! Thanks a lot!
Posted: 8/14/2007 9:26:41 AM
misfit8d6

Joined: 8/6/2007

erased this message when i realized i could edit my post and fix the spelling mistakes! hehe
Posted: 8/14/2007 11:51:56 AM
buddy_craigg

From: Kansas City MO USA

Joined: 11/26/2006

pics are worth 1000 words.
here's my thread on when i built my etherwave.
http://www.thereminworld.com/forum.asp?cmd=p&T=2154&F=9&p=1

and here are the full sized images
http://www.flickr.com/photos/58358384@N00/sets/72157594368506490/
Posted: 8/14/2007 11:59:31 AM
misfit8d6

Joined: 8/6/2007

thanks a lot... i got a response from moog together which follows your pictures-- just drill the hole a little small thread the lug in with some epoxy around it...

what diamete hole did you drill?
Posted: 8/14/2007 12:02:54 PM
buddy_craigg

From: Kansas City MO USA

Joined: 11/26/2006

the hole was already there.
but i would guess what ever drill bit that is recomended for 1/4 pipe tap.
Posted: 8/14/2007 12:12:40 PM
misfit8d6

Joined: 8/6/2007

thanks for all your help, i really appreciate it!
Posted: 8/14/2007 7:00:38 PM
buddy_craigg

From: Kansas City MO USA

Joined: 11/26/2006

always glad to try to help. (but some of us are beyond help)
Posted: 7/31/2016 1:40:59 AM
Art Harrison

Joined: 3/17/2010

Hummmmm... The 126 design will work better with plate antennas.

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