WS 19 in a Mk2 carrier

Robert Bergeron · #1 28-03-25, 20:15

Reviving an old thread . This might help Petr or someone else . I discovered recently that a No 25 carrier for the No 19 set fits perfectly over the rear seat of the Carrier . I made a wood mock up of the metal plate that goes over the seat for fitting . I installed No 1 mountings as on wireless truck table and voilà ! Perfect fit with the variometer , antenna base and control box on top . The No 25 carrier is in wartime colour .I am drawing from my own military experience and it seems that if the Carrier was used to carry around a FOO ( Artillery Forward Observer ) or a FAC ( Forward Air Controler ) he would like to be able to dismount the radio quickly in a forward position in order to call in supporting fires while the driver hides away the vehicle. Kinda like we used the PRC -25 / 77 to do that . Now , that is more recent tactics that i have witnessed , i don’t know if it applies to WW2 . Anyway , now i wil’ be concentrating on connecting the power cable to the batteries that are stored in the compartment next to the driver’s right elbow and powering it up eventualy .

Petr Brezina · #2 28-03-25, 21:11

Thats cool Robert, looks pretty much like my setup.

Robert Bergeron · #3 28-03-25, 21:39

Here is the final result . WS set No 19 connected to power , working in my MkII Universal Carrier . Now that i know everything i need to make a steel plate for the setup to replace the wooden mock up base i used . Chris once said the steel plate is also used to house the Chorehorse generator ( used to charge the wireless batteries ) on the tool box in the rear compartment . Anyone with a picture ? Cheers . Bob

Petr Brezina · #4 28-03-25, 21:53

Check my thread Robert, hope it helps
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...=21393&page=16

Robert Bergeron · #5 28-03-25, 23:15

Yes Petr , what a great coincidence ! We had the same idea on both sides of the Atlantic ! Here we have a MkII with the A set antenna right behind the division plate behind the driver . To me that suggests Petr’s and my setup ate correct wartime installations . Of course , further research is advisable . Cheers ! Bob

Robert Bergeron · #6 29-03-25, 00:32

Hey Petr , what size are the bolts that hold down your excellent carrier plate ? Merci/ Thanks . Bob

Ron Pier · #7 29-03-25, 07:39

This is how mine is. I have seen various official configurations for the MK2. Ron

Ron Pier · #8 29-03-25, 07:45

And the front compartment with original smoke discharger and bracket. Ron

Robert Bergeron · #9 30-03-25, 00:45

Thank you much Ron . Cheers. Bob

Robert Bergeron · #10 30-03-25, 03:19

Thanks Petr, what is the thread ( twist ) of the screw that goes through the bracket that is on the track guard please ? My idea is that it would be the same as the bracket that’s on the rear compartment tool box , right ? Absolutely no rush my friend, i much appreciate your help . It is still winter here and more snow/ sleet/ freezing rain is on the way.No Carrier trips soon . Cheers . Bob

Petr Brezina · #11 29-03-25, 09:12

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Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Hey Petr , what size are the bolts that hold down your excellent carrier plate ? Merci/ Thanks . Bob

Hi Bob, I can measure them for you but it will take some time, dont have carrier on hand currently. Right one is short and holds on this universal bracket on the fender, left is significantly longer and goes all the way through the seat. Will send few pics then too.