ARRL

Register Account

Login Help

News

Manufacturer of Texas Bug Catcher Antenna to Cease Operations

09/02/2009 After October 31, 2009, GLA Systems -- the manufacturer of theĀ Texas Bug Catcher antennas -- will cease taking orders for new antennas; according to their Web site, all orders received before that date will be filled. "Effective November 1, only orders for items that are in stock at the time will be accepted. Effective December 31, 2009, the toll free line, 1-800-588-2841, will be discontinued." No reason was given for the closure, but on GLA's Web site, owner Henry Allen, K5BUG, said "It has been a fun 30 years, but it is time to hang it up. I would like to thank everyone who has made this experience possible."


Back

EXPLORE ARRL

Instragram     Facebook     Twitter     YouTube     LinkedIn