The Antenna Farm

[AK9R]

Looks like The Antenna Farm has come back from their extended leave. Their website claims that they have reopened.

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theantennafarm.com

 

[PewPewChris]

Maybe it is a sign I need to buy my first mobile antenna setup from them...

 

[KK4JUG]

They seem to come and go. It seems like more of a hobby than a business.

 

[MTS2000des]

FWIW I've never had any issues with any order I've placed over the past 10 years. Always get what I paid for in good time with emails notifying me of shipping. Nothing against HRO or DXE, but I'd always rather give my money to a small business than a mega-corp.

 

[PewPewChris]

I'm all for supporting small biz

 

[K6GBW]

I've ordered many things from them for years. One of my go-to places online for antenna parts. I'm glad they're back!

 

[KK4JUG]

I go for small businesses, too. (I also try to be as "local" as I can, when possible.)

However, in 2016, I ordered an item. It wasn't suitable. I got an return authorization number from them, sent the item back and then I was ghosted. Never heard from them again. This apparently was one the times they went on hiatus.

 

[K6GBW]

Wow, that sucks! I usually go to the big guys like DXE or GigaParts. But, when it comes to weird antennas...and I like weird antennas...I often find what I'm looking for at TAF. I'm glad they're still around. We seem to be loosing some of the old staple suppliers these days. I don't want our only source of gear to be Amazon and...by extension...China. But...it is what it is.

 

[KC5ULU]

I go for small businesses, too. (I also try to be as "local" as I can, when possible.)

However, in 2016, I ordered an item. It wasn't suitable. I got an return authorization number from them, sent the item back and then I was ghosted. Never heard from them again. This apparently was one the times they went on hiatus.

Wasn't that the time there was a death in there family ?

 

[KK4JUG]

Wasn't that the time there was a death in there family ?

I vaguely remember there was some sort of problem. That might cause a justifiable delay, perhaps, but nothing worse. That's OK. I've written it off and moved on.