antenna angle mounting for WS19

[Chris Suslowicz]

Originally Posted by Bruce MacMillan

Looking further into this item I checked the bible (Wireless for the Warrior Vol. 2)
and found it was used with command vehicles and the 15CWT radio truck. As it predates Larkspur I would think you're good to go with WW2 period.

Be careful that you don't get the "Adapter, Aerial, No.5" that was used on the command vehicles! That is huge (and rigid) because it fits Aerial Base No.16 (which is Aerial Base No.3 on top of the giant "Insulator W/T 'H'") that takes "D" rods or the 34' sectional mast.

The No.5 takes two 'F' rods to produce a sloping Vee antenna and is not adjustable.

Chris.

[Lynn Eades]

Chris, do you have a photo of this?

Chris and Bruce:
With respect, reading this radio section drives me nuts, because of the lack of pictures. My radio knowledge is very little and I often lack a start point.
It sounds like you guys could strip a 19 set down and re assemble it with a blind fold on, but many people here, have no idea what one is.

To quote Tony Smith (either one) "This thread is is no good without (permanent) pictures"

[Chris Suslowicz]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Chris, do you have a photo of this?

No, but I will rummage one out and see what I can do about that.

I think a photo library would be a useful thing to have, and intend to do something about that once I get the current problems sorted out.

I am, as they say, working on it.

Chris.

[BCA]

Chris: I have these antenna pivots here in Canada: it may save on postage compared to overseas. You can PM me if interested .. Brian

[Bruce MacMillan]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Chris and Bruce:
With respect, reading this radio section drives me nuts, because of the lack of pictures. My radio knowledge is very little and I often lack a start point.
It sounds like you guys could strip a 19 set down and re assemble it with a blind fold on, but many people here, have no idea what one is.
To quote Tony Smith (either one) "This thread is is no good without (permanent) pictures"

Chris and I have a very strong interest in military comms so we focus on that. It's no different from people here who can tell a Ford axle from a Chevy one at 100 yards on a foggy day.

There are several resources in print that can help. For Canadian WS19 stuff document 3834, F226 on the VMARS site ( http://www.vmarsmanuals.co.uk/archive/files_index.htm ) gives a pictorial breakdown and lists part numbers. We've mentioned a series of books called "Wireless for the Warrior" which covers just about all WW1, WW2 & post war wireless sets. Not cheap but a must have for the game.

If you are a member of the WS19 group here in the UK you'll find a wealth of documents. You must belong (free) to download.
http://www.royalsignals.org.uk/

[cpetronis]

Holy smokes, you guys are awesome. Thanks for all of the info and such a quick turn around. In terms of getting to know the WS-19 it never ceases to amaze me how many components and variations are out there. Just when I think I learned something I come to find out I haven't even scratched the surface.
It's funny, I didn't even know these various mounting bases were supposed to be flexible until I saw newsreel footage of a British tank spinning his turret around and bending over the antenna by the base and watching it spring back. I guess the ones I have are just so old and brittle the idea of them being flexible when knew never crossed my mind.
In fact, I just found out yesterday that, much to my chagrin, I seem to have busted the top of my short rubber aerial base on the pogo stick because my SW antenna must've hit a tree branch. Basically the molded rubber top has separated from the metal disc into which my antenna screws in. Don't know if I described that well enough. So I guess I'll have to run out there with some two part expoxy and glue that back. So much for flexibility.
At any rate, thanks again. I'm going to drop Brian an email about perhaps obtaining one from him.

Best Regards,

Chris P (too many Chris' on here apparently)