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Offline sydneymver

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Aerial Mount
« on: January 11, 2014, 10:47:08 AM »
Excuse my lack of knowledge here, I have the split aearial ,style used on 113  and I think land rovers perentie vintage.

I am looking for a mount, and also what is the model type mount known as so I may conduct a search please.

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Bruce McCann

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Re: Aerial Mount
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2014, 05:00:29 AM »
Bruce,

Perhaps I might amplify/clarify Diana's comments:

The RT-524 (not a 'VRC-524') is a part of a radio set up: either an AN/VRC-46, AN/VRC-47, AN/VRC-48 or AN/VRC-49 (part of the AN/VRC-12 series of medium power FM sets). It is not a complete end-item of equipment.

The Antenna AS-1729/VRC consists of:
the AB-719/VRC base antenna support
MX-6707 antenna matching unit, which incorporates a spring assembly to allow the antenna to bend when it strikes an obstruction
AS-1730/VRC antenna element (the lower rod)
AT-1095/VRC antenna element (the upper rod)

The AN/PRC-77, a low power FM radio, does not utilize this antenna assembly, as it is a manpack radio. When the central part of the AN/PRC-77 (the RT-841/PRC-77) is removed and reconfigured for vehicular use with the mounting base, amplifier etc, it becomes the AN/GRC-160. The  AN/GRC-160 does utilise the AS1729/VRC antenna. 

The nomenclature mentioned above should be helpful when seeking specific parts to make up an end item of radio equipment.

Mike C

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Re: Aerial Mount
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2014, 10:28:44 AM »
I have found it quite handy using the correct nomenclature when searching online for radio parts.  Thanks for assisting Bruce in his endeavors Mike  :)
Series 2A SWB 113-300 VTF  6 RAR
Perentie FFR 49-290  2 Sig Regt
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Re: Aerial Mount
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2014, 02:32:08 PM »
Thanks guys,  I shall keep a lookout.

My sigs days are long behind me.

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