U. Carrier Mk1 Aerial Mast Insulator for sale

[Jordan Baker]

Well folks it looks like the brackets are all gone. if anything changes on the last one (its on hold for another member) I will post it up.


Thanks again for supporting my efforts. You will be pleased.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

I imagine everyone who got one of your brackets will be needing one of these. When does the production run begin?

[Jordan Baker]

Show off. I wish I had one of those but then Id need the WS11. That would be possible to reproduce in resin but it would be expensive due to the mold making and all the little bits.

[Lynn Eades]

Bruce,
Do you have any details on the aerial that fits that mount? ie, the over all length of it, any photos, and any possible source. I know the hole is 7/8". What does the bottom of the aerial look like?
And lastly, (Jordan mentioned the ws11) what radio set up did it go with?
Thanks in advance.

[Bruce MacMillan]

I have an original vertical aerial and the canvas bag for them. They are 3' sections.
Normal use was 2 sections (6') or 3 sections if the top hat was used. The bottom section had a small rain collar just above the mount to keep rain out of the socket. I can send you photos if you like.

Lynn - the WS11 was a complete system by itself. It was developed prior to 1939 and used up to about 1942 when the WS19 replaced it. It was configured many ways - ground, vehicle, pack mount, etc. It was what the LRDG used.

originally made in England but also made in Canada (mine is Canadian Marconi) and Australia.

[Jordan Baker]

For those that have bought these from me there is one bit of work you will need to do before fitting them on your UC. I only drilled the lower mounting hole and you will need to drill the upper one. The reason for this was that I had different measurments for the holes and didn't want it to be off from what your hull has with the result of an oval hole.

Interesting talk about the WS11 sets by the way.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Here is a Canadian made (Marconi 1941) No.11 set. The British ones were similar except for a black face. Also, here is a photo of the 11 set adapter base used in Mk. 1 carriers. I think all Mk.1's left the factory with this base as well as the folding aerial base on the rear right corner. Mounting a 19 set required a kit and a series of adaptations.