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Originally Posted by Bruce MacMillan
The US MS sections are shorter that the Canadian ZA sections. The MS116,7,8 are about 39". The WS19 bits are just under 50". You can always add an additional section. I think on both you can go up to 5 sections without to much stress on the bottom aerial. I found all three ws19 sections, ZA/Can0699,0700,0701 and an aerial bag No.2 MK2 at a thrift store for $10. It was in with the fishing gear. 
Fair Radio has some MS stuff but not as cheap as Haney Electronics. Another good source are the MVPA meets. |
39" sounds like 1 metre to this gnome.
A vast number of WS38 Mk.II aerial sets (1 each of bottom, middle & top plus the "spring steel rod" battle aerial) were sold by surplus dealers in the 1950s as DIY fishing rods, with a pack of guide eyes for the line, a simple reel, some line and a wooden handle.
Original push-fit 'F' rods are 48 inches long.
Later push fit and screw to lock rods are 49.5 inches long.
Chris.