Aerial mast base

[Bruce MacMillan]

The Canadian valve lineup in the WS11 is the same as the British unit.
It has 2 ARTP1, 5 ARP4 and a ATP7.

Bruce P - I may have a spare rf ammeter. I'll dig through the junk bins this weekend.

All this neat stuff could be talked about in our own forum as these sets belong on many vehicles!! Right Geoff!

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Anything you could do would be great.

And I agree, Geoff should consider a wireless forum (heck, maybe even include line equipment) so we don't have to hijack vehicle threads just to throw in pictures like this:

[Philliphastings]

Well I think we have established enough hard-core interest in all things wireless and signals related to justify a new forum area -

What's the next step / a PM to Geoff?

Cheers

Phill

[Peter Hommes]

rare canadian HP unit

[Ben]

The insulator parts have arrived. They came out very nicely and those that asked for one can expect an email over the weekend to arrange delivery.

They will look great on top of Nigel's mast base, It's all come together quite well with members from all over the world contributing. Can't wait to fit mine to the Scout.

Photo below to compare to an original.

Ben

[kevin powles]

Gents,

I have two Brass serrated aerial Mk1 carrier castings up for grabs, these require finishing with the bottom attachment for the chain and some exterior cast marks cleaning off. £80 each or trade for carrier bren loader box or No 22 carrier mount for 19 set radio x 2.

kevin.

[eddy8men]

i'll have one off you kev if you don't mind doing a swap for some Cromwell boxes.
come to think of it I could do with the whole assembly

rick

[things_green]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

Anything you could do would be great.

And I agree, Geoff should consider a wireless forum (heck, maybe even include line equipment) so we don't have to hijack vehicle threads just to throw in pictures like this:

now THAT is a mouthwatering image Bruce!

Brent.
NZ.
ZL2FFR

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by things_green

now THAT is a mouthwatering image Bruce!

Brent.
NZ.
ZL2FFR

I'll post whatever wireless set photo's you like (WW2 Canadian and British please, the southern half can deal with their own) in the new wireless forum...once Geoff sets up...

[cletrac (RIP)]

A new forum could be a signals forum to include all signals devices.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Bruce MacMillan

The Canadian valve lineup in the WS11 is the same as the British unit.
It has 2 ARTP1, 5 ARP4 and a ATP7.

Bruce P - I may have a spare rf ammeter. I'll dig through the junk bins this weekend.

All this neat stuff could be talked about in our own forum as these sets belong on many vehicles!! Right Geoff!

Bruce
That surprises me . I wonder if the tubes were made in Canada or the UK .
I was told:
ARP = army receiving pentode
ATP = army transmitting pentode ( this doesnt sound correct as it would have been a tetrode maybe )

The Aust. set has a 807 for the PA tube, ubiquitous tube.
Mike

[Bruce MacMillan]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Bruce
That surprises me . I wonder if the tubes were made in Canada or the UK .
Mike

They are made by Canadian Marconi. The bases are stamped "Marconi" with a C/|\ and the sides are marked "made in Canada". Most have dates codes of July 1941 to October 1941. They have that spray on grey coating that is beginning to flake off.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Bruce MacMillan

They are made by Canadian Marconi. The bases are stamped "Marconi" with a C/|\ and the sides are marked "made in Canada". Most have dates codes of July 1941 to October 1941. They have that spray on grey coating that is beginning to flake off.

OK .. yes the grey coating is there in lieu of the metal cage or shield that is normally used in many radios. Isn't it called a Faraday shield or something ... it prevents the stray capacity field from affecting other components in the immediate vicinity... coupling .

The British 22 and 62 sets has the same coating on the tubes... it tends to flake off .
Mike

Sounds like the signals forum is happening !

[Ron Pier]

On the subject of wireless installations, here is the WS19 in my MK2. I'm open to criticism ! I'll only sulk for a short time. I also came across this bag of P clips a long time ago. I guess one day I'll work out where they all go?
Any polite suggestions? Ron

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

On the subject of wireless installations, here is the WS19 in my MK2. I'm open to criticism ! I'll only sulk for a short time. I also came across this bag of P clips a long time ago. I guess one day I'll work out where they all go?
Any polite suggestions? Ron

There is no hope for your W/T installation. Sulk if you like, but the only remedy is to ship the wireless set, together with the attached carrier to me. All kidding aside, great job. It looks right out of the manual and very nice. As a counterpoint, I'll throw up this worn-out and over used picture of the W/T 19 Mk.II installation in by old beast. Will post one of the 11 set installed once I get off my arse and install it.

[Philliphastings]

Yesterday picked up an original brass mast base with the cast grooves for the toothed mounting.

One less part to find or have made by Nigel

someone up above must want this carrier to come back together again...

Cheers

Phill

[RichardT10829]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

On the subject of wireless installations, here is the WS19 in my MK2. I'm open to criticism ! I'll only sulk for a short time. I also came across this bag of P clips a long time ago. I guess one day I'll work out where they all go?
Any polite suggestions? Ron

Ron, in my UC-F1 manual it shows you where they all go, would you like me to photograph the pages ?

[Ron Pier]

Thanks for the offer Richard. I have loads of books and manuals on the carriers. That's why I was intrigued by Bruce's comment. As I said I probably misunderstood what he meant?? Ron