Wanted: Carrier, Set, No 22

Big D · #1 14-04-20, 01:39

Hi all,

I'm looking to buy a Carrier, Set, No 22 Z1/ZA 3103 for mounting a WS19 wireless into a White M3A1 Scout Car AOP.

The description comes from the Australian Military Forces Armoured OP User Handbook. I've attached a picture from another MLU post which I think is the correct model.

Please PM if you have anything available.

Thanks.

Big D · #2 14-04-20, 06:10

Hi all,

Here are some photos from the manual of what I'm looking for.

David Dunlop · #3 14-04-20, 09:38

Hi Darryl.

I can confirm that is the correct Carriers you are looking for, and they are out there, tho it may take a while to scare one up.

I think there is a thread about them somewhere on MLU. Be aware, that at first glance they look symmetrical but they are not. From the factory, one long edge had “FRONT” stencilled in white at the centre of the edge and there is more end sticking out beyond the angle iron on one end than the other. Cannot recall which at the moment.

Keep up the great work and stay safe!

David

tankbarrell · #4 14-04-20, 10:54

Surely the carrier in the photo with the set fitted is a No 21.

Big D · #5 14-04-20, 11:22

Hi David and Adrian,

Thanks for the replies.

Adrian - yes, someone else has mentioned to me that the one I need with the PSU beside the set is the No 21. I know nothing about these things but it appears to me the manual is incorrect if I want a setup like the picture.

David Dunlop · #6 14-04-20, 14:38

Hi Darryl.

Ever notice how every project seems to come with unexpected challenges?

Perhaps the answer to the correct Carriers is hidden in the installation text description. If the notes refer to placing the Power Supply on its side on top of the Wireless, a Carriers No. 22 is in order. If the notes imply a side by side installation, the No. 21 is what you need.

With just the two photos, it is difficult to tell which one is incorrect. An insertion mistake into the manual could go either way.

Generally, the written text of the manual would be done first, with “insert Photo
Here” notes added where needed. When the manuscript was proofed for printing, the photo set would be assembled and checked to go with it.

Do let us know how the new Mystery Novel ends, Darryl.

Cheers,

David