Omni-directional transmitting & receiving antenna

Claim 1

An omni-directional marine band transmitting and receiving antenna comprising: a non-conductive hollow outer shell; a first substantially circularly shaped tubular conductive element located within said outer shell and wherein said first conductive element contains a discontinuity therein; a second continuous circularly shaped tubular conductive element located within said outer shell adjacent to and coaxial with said first conductive element, wherein the radius of said second conductive element is equal to the radius of said first conductive element, wherein said first conductive element and said second conductive element comprise the same material and wherein said second conductive element is in closer proximity to the opening in said hollow shell than said first conductive element; a rigid means for electrically connecting said first conductive element to said second conductive element wherein said rigid means is connected to said first conductive element adjacent to said discontinuity; a coaxial lead wire for connecting said antenna to a utilization device, wherein the center cable of said lead wire is electrically connected to said first conductive element and wherein the shield of said lead wire is electrically connected to said second conductive element; a polyurethane substance placed within said hollow shell whereby said first and second elements are immobilized; and a non-conductive cover means for sealing the opening of said hollow shell thereby making said antenna impervious to corrosive elements.