Aerial mast base

[Ron Pier]

Thanks for the clarification Bruce. Course I new that's what you meant all along Mike in the 23 odd years that I've been collecting this stuff, I've seen common place parts vanish from the face of the earth. I certainly could not now afford to buy some of parts that I obtained in the past. Ron

[Jordan Baker]

This is the bracket and setup Bruce is talking about. If it helps.

[Lynn Eades]

Thanks for that. So where do I get the rubber bit?

[Ron Pier]

Try a google search on Sentimental Journey Militaria, os even just 19 set wireless. there is quite a bit to look at. Ron

[Jordan Baker]

Your talking about the rubber bit with that the antenna screws into. if so they sometimes come up on ebay. ive seen some at shows that have the big metal spring clamp attached. They would probable work, just have to remove the clamp.

[Jordan Baker]

Here are some pictures of the WaterProof Cover #20. The WS-19 installation guid calls for the #19 Cover. However I have never seen any photos of this item. I managed to snag this one on ebay not too long ago. The WS19 Control Box in the picture is the correct one for being installed in a Mk1* Carrier.

Im sure this cover is correct for the Carrier as it fits perfectly and makes sense on how it would protect the control box from the weather. Im just wondering if the #19 Cover was simply backed by canvas and not the metal plate?

Anyway I thought you would all find this interesting since its not something seen that often.

[derk derin]

Jordan,
Nice find.I have the control box and #19 set in my carrier and wondered how the boxes held up in the weather.That would make sense to have covers for them.The more I read these discussions,the more items I need to find for my carrier! Nice to see pictures of what I need,the fun is in the hunt,the pain is trying to find the money to pay for it!
Derk.

[JTH]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Your talking about the rubber bit with that the antenna screws into. if so they sometimes come up on ebay. ive seen some at shows that have the big metal spring clamp attached. They would probable work, just have to remove the clamp.

I am not certain how "rubbery" the original rubber bits were but I can tell you that all the ones I have are no longer rubbery and are very fragile. Anyone attempting to sproing the antenna will break it! I intend one day (it's on the bucket list) to make a mold and cast new rubbery ones that will flex.

Jeff

[RichardT10829]

Nigel. Have you had any luck progressing these bases ?