Wanted: WS19 F aerial sections

[rob love]

I have a fair stash of antenna sections. I'll have a look and see what is there.
I saw tenders from the last decade for the Cdn Forces trying to purchase more of these. They were still used on various antenna units.

[James D Teel II]

Thanks much! You’re greatly appreciated.

[rob love]

James
I had a look at what I had, and I have between 10 to 20 of each section. However, they are marked with the later part numbers. Some are the Canadian NSN, but many have an American number of MS116, MS117 and MS118 (bottom, middle and top). They are all the thread in style.

Happy to sell you some if those are the ones you want, but you may want to check your surplus guys in the US. I see lots and lots listed. Chris can better answer if these are the equivalent antennas, but I suspect they are.



Don't ask me why I have 10 to 20 sections of each.....but I did find a couple C42s along with the half dozen WS19 radios out in the sheds, so they won't go to waste.

[James D Teel II]

Thanks! I’ll check around here some more, but in the meanwhile, please think about what you want for a set.

[rob love]

James
I am more than happy to sell you whatever you need, but pretty sure Canada post is going to add another $25 to the already ridiculous price of shipping due to their length. As I mentioned, do a quick google for the numbers i listed. They are on ebay as well. I think you will be way better off (financially) getting them on your side of the border. I am happy to be wrong on this one, but I doubt it.



Let me know what you find or need.

[Bruce MacMillan]

The US MS sections are shorter that the Canadian ZA sections. The MS116,7,8 are about 39". The WS19 bits are just under 50". You can always add an additional section. I think on both you can go up to 5 sections without to much stress on the bottom aerial. I found all three ws19 sections, ZA/Can0699,0700,0701 and an aerial bag No.2 MK2 at a thrift store for $10. It was in with the fishing gear.
Fair Radio has some MS stuff but not as cheap as Haney Electronics. Another good source are the MVPA meets.

[Chris Suslowicz]

Originally Posted by Bruce MacMillan

The US MS sections are shorter that the Canadian ZA sections. The MS116,7,8 are about 39". The WS19 bits are just under 50". You can always add an additional section. I think on both you can go up to 5 sections without to much stress on the bottom aerial. I found all three ws19 sections, ZA/Can0699,0700,0701 and an aerial bag No.2 MK2 at a thrift store for $10. It was in with the fishing gear.
Fair Radio has some MS stuff but not as cheap as Haney Electronics. Another good source are the MVPA meets.

39" sounds like 1 metre to this gnome.

A vast number of WS38 Mk.II aerial sets (1 each of bottom, middle & top plus the "spring steel rod" battle aerial) were sold by surplus dealers in the 1950s as DIY fishing rods, with a pack of guide eyes for the line, a simple reel, some line and a wooden handle.

Original push-fit 'F' rods are 48 inches long.
Later push fit and screw to lock rods are 49.5 inches long.

Chris.