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Antenna base what antenna?

Bravojmc

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Hi guys, I am retarded when it comes to radio/antennas...
can any one tell me what antenna fits my base...?
here is my base.
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Is there something missing at the top? Anyone have the info I can look up to find the right antenna? Thanks in advance
 

juanprado

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That looks like an as3916 that uses a steel whip. I think you are missing the nut that locks in the whip and is a special thread and hard to find replacement.
 

Bravojmc

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That looks like an as3916 that uses a steel whip. I think you are missing the nut that locks in the whip and is a special thread and hard to find replacement.
Can I just re thread the base?
Here is the info that came with it . But.....

[h=1]CUCV M923 M35A2 AS-3900A SINCGARS Radio Antenna Base[/h]


 

86humv

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I have nuts and whips.
Whip would be a hassle to ship.
 

m38inmaine

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I used a 102" stainless CB whip, shortened it to around 62", re-threaded the top of the base, I think it's 3/8-24, used a small military antenna tip on top of the whip. If it's just for looks the length really doesn't matter. I used a swr meter to determine the length of the whip for the best match for 52Mhz for ham use .
 

Bravojmc

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I used a 102" stainless CB whip, shortened it to around 62", re-threaded the top of the base, I think it's 3/8-24, used a small military antenna tip on top of the whip. If it's just for looks the length really doesn't matter. I used a swr meter to determine the length of the whip for the best match for 52Mhz for ham use .
Im going to be using it as a CB. I'm wanting the 102"
 
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