Abstract: An antenna element for use in an antenna assembly is provided. The antenna element includes a cylindrical tube. The antenna element also includes a plurality of fingers, each finger having a first end that is connected to the cylindrical tube and a second end that is free. Each finger protrudes inward from a wall of the cylindrical tube. The free end of each finger has an aperture configured to allow the finger to be soldered to a pipe disposed through a generally circular opening. An antenna assembly having at least one antenna element is also provided.