Variometer wire to antenna

[David Dunlop]

Sounds like you are missing the donut and plate assemblies the No. 8 Aerial Base rests on, and if so, you will so need a pigtail connector to make it all work.

David

[James D Teel II]

Thanks for your reply, David. Here's what I have. I had to come home to my computer to make the photos work.

[James D Teel II]

Here are the other photos I have of the actual base.

[Bruce MacMillan]

It's called connector, pigtail, No. 1, ZA1868. It's about 7 cm in length and the screw portion measures as a #10-32 thread.

[James D Teel II]

Thanks, Bruce. Does that then connect to the back of the variometer or do I need yet another fitting? That seems awfully short.

[Bruce MacMillan]

There is another part called a feeder assy. There are various types depending on the installation. Usually consists of a plate that attaches to the aerial base using the six screws that hold the assy together. This plate has a fitting with a screw to attach the pigtail. The feeder assy has leads of various lengths for various vehicles. If you don't already have it you should get a copy of FZ256 which shows the different types.

[James D Teel II]

Thanks. I have the feeder assembly, but it’s missing the pigtail.

I’m always searching for manuals. They’re hard to find here in Oklahoma.