Aerial mast base

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Is the "Mushroom" Insulator ceramic or Bakelite?

The mushroom isn't ceramic , I just had a peak at it and it looks like bakelite to me . For repro purposes , you could use wood or plastic stock even - if you know a friendly wood turner .

Mike

PS . There may have been two versions of this base . One for the 5/8" rods ( my drawing ) and one for the later thicker 7/8" rods . This is conjecture on my part , but I have seen the two different antenna rods ... its difficult to know for sure , being over 60 years later .