Radio aerial floggle toggle
Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 31, 2006 at 21:12
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Willem
For the wont of a better word...... for the life of me I cannot think what the name is.
Years ago I had one for the CB aerial.
Basically what it is is a device that makes the aerial lean back(or forward) without havinbg to unscrew the aerial when going into or under carports, garages, trees.
Anyone seen one around?
Wouldn't mind one for my HF aerial.
Cheers
Reply By: JW - Tuesday, Jan 31, 2006 at 22:40
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2006 at 22:40
"Andy Griffiths" used to have one on that huge,
mine's bigger than your's, whip antenna on the rear guard of his police car.
You may not be of my vintage, Willem,(> 50) so you may not be familiar with that TV show.
Have you tried any army disposal stores. They used to be standard kit for Land Rovers fitted with radios. They used to clip onto the fibreglass antennas and were designed for quick attachment and release.
Jon W
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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Jan 31, 2006 at 22:46
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2006 at 22:46
Was that show Cop
Shop or Homicide??
>50? Does that mean Plus 50 or MInus 50?
Thanks will go look at Army Disposal next time I am in the Big Smoke.
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Follow Up By: JW - Wednesday, Feb 01, 2006 at 17:28
Wednesday, Feb 01, 2006 at 17:28
Neither. It was a 60's show about a small town USA sherriff starring Andy Griffiths. >50 means older than 50.
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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Wednesday, Feb 01, 2006 at 00:08
Wednesday, Feb 01, 2006 at 00:08
Hi Willem
I have the same problem.
uses to only put HF in on long trips
Now we have a house in
Bruce Rock WA we may go on drive into remote areas with no HF
Soooo. I have just ordered a 910mm long multi tap aerial from outbacker that is the same height as the roof rack, 4 VKS 1 radtel, should work (i hope).
Will use auto turn on long trips
hope to get it on Friday, will try out on weekend and let you know
Regards
Richard
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Reply By: techo2oz - Wednesday, Feb 01, 2006 at 21:28
Wednesday, Feb 01, 2006 at 21:28
G'day Willem,
the problem I see would be that the only units I have ever seen (as you describe) were used for the lighter duty CB whips. I would think if subjected to the extra strain of a HF antenna, especially in the offroad environment, they would have a short life.
What I have seen however is a rather ingeneous device. It was mounted on the bullbar of a 75 series cruiser and had a fully auto codan antenna mounted on top. Essentially it was a heavy L shaped bracket mounted on the bar. On the inner edge was a hole (parallel to the Bull bar) on the outer edge (closest to the bonnet) was some round tube (about 15-20mm ID) again parallel to the BB.
Onto this, essentially was a lump of flat square (around 100 X 100mm). One end on the bottom had 2 bits of flat pointing downwards which lined up with the ends of the tube. A hole drilled into each of these and a bolt (High Tensile) passed through it and the tube. This then forms a pivot point.
At the front then of the lump of steel was another single lug which lined up with the front hole. So when travelling, the whole thing can be locked in the upright position. But when going under low things, remove a spring clip and pin, lay the antenna back against the roof/roof rack, and hey presto all the clearance you need.
I intend making one just as soon as I can find a spot to mount the transciever in an 80 cruiser.
Cheers
Peter
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