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Whip antenna length
Posted by GMorrison on Sunday, May 31, 2015 12:41 AM

 My current project has two antennas for SCR 608 radio sets. The antenna apparently is a series of 1 meter sections. What is the overall length of the whip?

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, May 31, 2015 1:37 AM

That's a WWII US set right? I looked those up recently, and they used a 9 foot whip antenna that breaks down into 3 foot sections. Probably very similar to the HF whip antennas that I used on the GRC-193 system.

 

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Posted by GMorrison on Sunday, May 31, 2015 9:37 AM

Thanks, Carlos. Yes, I think that's it. I also found this on missing lynx:

www.network54.com/.../Stuart+Antenna+Length---

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cb1
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Posted by cb1 on Sunday, May 31, 2015 12:09 PM

I think it works out to 3.75in - give or take.

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Posted by GMorrison on Sunday, May 31, 2015 12:55 PM

Currently in the paint shop- flat black.

Hmm, I got 3.1". Plus the height of the antenna mast base another 10". There you have it.

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, May 31, 2015 2:26 PM

On a US Vehicle it should be the one size fits all color: Olive Drab.

 

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Posted by GMorrison on Sunday, May 31, 2015 7:03 PM

Egyptian/ French origin. Sand and black springs, black whip.

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, May 31, 2015 7:26 PM

Ah ok. But a US radio system? It could be repainted in indigenous colors or it could still be in the original manufacturers OD.

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

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Posted by GMorrison on Sunday, May 31, 2015 9:10 PM

Yes I thought about doing that. Actually a French licensed version apparently and OEM on the tank in question.

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, May 31, 2015 10:05 PM

Oh the possibilities...

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

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Posted by GMorrison on Sunday, May 31, 2015 10:08 PM

Just for you amigo, I am going to paint one of them drab. I like the idea, the whole tank is a collection of other peoples parts. Is the aerial drab?

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, May 31, 2015 11:06 PM

Yes. If they are like any of the types that I worked with, the radiating element will be OD painted metal.

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

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