Radio antenna topper
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Radio antenna topper
What is the teardrop shaped thing on the top end of an antenna called?
Thanks, Scott P. (xnavfltdoc)
1968 Mutt M151a1 (current)
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Re: Radio antenna topper
Antenna Tip
NSN 5820-00-437-2353
NSN 5820-00-437-2353
European Distributor for CMD Body Panels: http://www.M151BodyPanels.eu
1978 M151-A2
1978 M416-A1
1972 M561
1964 M35-A2 w/winch & shelter
1978 M151-A2
1978 M416-A1
1972 M561
1964 M35-A2 w/winch & shelter
Re: Radio antenna topper
Hi Richard, There's also a smaller version of the ball-tip which is used on the MS-118A (top section of the three-part antenna for the AB-15 base). It has the NSN 5985-00-930-7223.richard wrote:Antenna Tip
NSN 5820-00-437-2353
Ken
Kind regards....
Ken
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Ken
Always wanted - Details and pictures of M416 Trailer data plates & M151 data plates & body-tags for my research. Thanks!
Contact address - - muttguru@aol.com
Note for 2023..... Ken..."Less Stress - More Exercise!"
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Re: Radio antenna topper
Thanks guys I really appreciate your help
Thanks, Scott P. (xnavfltdoc)
1968 Mutt M151a1 (current)
10 civilian car resto
USN FMF Corpsman '82-'90
3rd MarDiv
9th engineers
EIP
1968 Mutt M151a1 (current)
10 civilian car resto
USN FMF Corpsman '82-'90
3rd MarDiv
9th engineers
EIP
- richard
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Re: Radio antenna topper
Ken,muttguru wrote:Hi Richard, There's also a smaller version of the ball-tip which is used on the MS-118A (top section of the three-part antenna for the AB-15 base). It has the NSN 5985-00-930-7223.richard wrote:Antenna Tip
NSN 5820-00-437-2353
Ken
You are rigth. But I am wondering that my smaller antenna tip is not fitting to the MS-118A element. I would say "it hangs around". Or are there differences in the three MS-118 elements? I got my MS-118 antenna for my R-442 from a guy in The Netherlands. I think the German army was using the MS-118 for their SEM radios, too. (but I am not sure)
European Distributor for CMD Body Panels: http://www.M151BodyPanels.eu
1978 M151-A2
1978 M416-A1
1972 M561
1964 M35-A2 w/winch & shelter
1978 M151-A2
1978 M416-A1
1972 M561
1964 M35-A2 w/winch & shelter
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Re: Radio antenna topper
Here is a bit of minutia.
In the old days it was known as a static ball.
Fil Bonica
In the old days it was known as a static ball.
Fil Bonica
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Re: Radio antenna topper
Hi Richard.richard wrote: I am wondering that my smaller antenna tip is not fitting to the MS-118A element. I would say "it hangs around". Or are there differences in the three MS-118 elements? I got my MS-118 antenna for my R-442 from a guy in The Netherlands. I think the German army was using the MS-118 for their SEM radios, too. (but I am not sure)
The AB-15 antenna is made up from top section MS-118A, middle section MS-117A and lower section MS-116A. Each section tapers and the MS-118A is very thin at the top end. They broke easily. The Mil advised that if any of the three sections broke, then the TOP section of the antenna (the AT-1095) from the RT-246 or 524 can be used to replace the whole 3-piece antenna.
If the small ball-tip is loose, you may need to apply some tape to the antenna tip, then secure the ball by wrapping the tape around the ball and antenna, to stop the ball flying off.
Both sizes of ball are not a good design. A better design would be something like a "Kinder-Egg"....the top "pops" off, then tape could be applied to the antenna tip INSIDE the ball....or even better, if the antenna tip was threaded, a nut and washer could be secured INSIDE the ball. Unfortunately, the Mil never asked me
ken
Kind regards....
Ken
Always wanted - Details and pictures of M416 Trailer data plates & M151 data plates & body-tags for my research. Thanks!
Contact address - - muttguru@aol.com
Note for 2023..... Ken..."Less Stress - More Exercise!"
Ken
Always wanted - Details and pictures of M416 Trailer data plates & M151 data plates & body-tags for my research. Thanks!
Contact address - - muttguru@aol.com
Note for 2023..... Ken..."Less Stress - More Exercise!"
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Re: Radio antenna topper
Great answer Ken. Thanks a lot.
European Distributor for CMD Body Panels: http://www.M151BodyPanels.eu
1978 M151-A2
1978 M416-A1
1972 M561
1964 M35-A2 w/winch & shelter
1978 M151-A2
1978 M416-A1
1972 M561
1964 M35-A2 w/winch & shelter