Aerial mast base

Lynn Eades · #1 28-03-09, 14:46

I have one of these bases. It is however in storage, and probably wont see the light of day for six months.
I am keen on the spare section (or any others)you have. My base has the 7/8 hole. is the spare section correct for that?
Where are you?

Mike K · #2 29-03-09, 05:16

Let us not get confused ...

There is a later WW2 era and post war generic ground antenna kit that was in the form of a canvas bag , somewhat like an old golf club bag .. these typically have 7/8" rods - 3 foot long screw together sections and a top whip section ... these are for the 22 - 122 - 62 set . This kit has a ground spike for use with with the EBONITE type 'B' base , guy ropes and pegs are in the kit . Instead of the top whip , some of these kits ( earlier ) had a capacity top hat spider . Tooles disposals had these kits NOS in the early 80's ..marked 1952 on the bag, identical to the WW2 version and probably during the Korean conflict, these were manufactured to supplement the old worn out WW2 stocks . I bought 2 of them at the time.

The earlier ground kit ( 5/8" rods) has the upper base as per my drawings , also on a spike . My theory is :as it is detachable, the upper section can be used in either the toothed vehicle base mode or the spike base mode...it would make sense for them to design it as so. The mushroom insulator in this kit , is not interchangeable with the later EBONITE insulator .

There are also peculiar bases made in Aust. e.g., for the Aust . pattern wireless vehicles, LP carriers and such ..these bases are for the 11 set Aust., and the AWA 101 set and they have nothing to do with the British type base - these have a spring and ceramic insulator setup.

Hi Phil ! Perth is treating you well i hope

Mike

nigel ward · #3 29-03-09, 09:11

Hi Again

I have a 5/8 ebonite ground spike unit but not a 7/8 one. The 7/8 unit with the teeth type base is the one required to copy for the Aerial base I have.

Sorry. got to go
back soon

Nigel

Philliphastings · #4 30-03-09, 11:02

Hi Mike, Hi all,

I haven't checked the brass insert against the later ebonite base which I also have. Hopefully I've got one of each size as a reference.

I would still be interested if they are being reproduced...

Cheers

Phill

nigel ward · #5 30-03-09, 16:19

Me again

I have just received from my lathe man enough of the special hinging bolts and locking bolts to make 10 aerial bases. The laser cutters are dragging there feet and are holding things up.

I have noted those of you who have shown interest in aquiring a repro. I will be in touch when ready.

I am looking for a couple of items that are hard to find in Australia as our metric ways can be painful when doing these types of things.

I am needing a supply of 1/4 BSF bolts with a recessed, slotted screwdriver head with a total length of 3/4 inch.

The other item I"m looking for is a supply of 3/8 BSF tecalemit greese nipples.
The same you see on English ( and I assume Canadian) wheels etc
Thers are 2 of these per base that screw into the special hinging bolts.
They really went overboard when it came to making a aerial mount for carriers. If anyone can help me with these items please let me know.

Nigel

Jordan Baker · #6 30-03-09, 23:24

I'd be interested in getting one but there is a few bits I wouldn't need on mine as I have already picked them up.

What do you figure the price to be on it? I know it can be hard to have a price so early on but jsut asking.

nigel ward · #7 30-03-09, 23:41

Hi Jordon

I currently do not have enough of the bits made to have costings. Please let me know what you require and I will get back to you.

You have hit upon a a interesting point. Some people may not have all the bits. I"m happy to help out if possible.

Nigel

P.S. Don't forget the bolts and greese nipples I require for the project. Can anyone help.
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