MKI rifle and MG stowage

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally posted by Nigel
Bruce I'm still not convinced that this tray is for the No.11 set coupling box. It doesn't fit both in size or likely position

Nigel

I'm not convinced either. I did say "I think" the coupler went there. This thinking is based on fit and that Mk.1 carriers were designed to take 11 sets. Every other wireless related bin or bracket has a corresponding 11 set article to fit it. My suggestion that the coupler goes there is based on that alone. Why I wonder if this is correct is because the coupler is used for a rather complictaed horizontal antenna which is not practical in a carrier. A 38 set fits nicely, but these weren't around until 1943. 11 sets never had a 'contol unit' like 19 sets so that this tray was for a connection between the wireless operator and the commander seems unlikely too. A remote unit would serve this purpose but is the wrong size.