WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
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WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
Hi All,
I am looking for the original loop antenna for SCR-131 as depicted below.
Please send me a PM if you have one for sale.
Thank you!
I am looking for the original loop antenna for SCR-131 as depicted below.
Please send me a PM if you have one for sale.
Thank you!
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Re: WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
There aren't any .In 45 years I have never seen even 1.
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Re: WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
Yes, Radtech, I know they are very difficult to locate.
However, I think a few are still out there, just owners probably do not have a clue what they are for.
This is how the antenna looks when not mounted on the radio - not easy to tell what it is:
However, I think a few are still out there, just owners probably do not have a clue what they are for.
This is how the antenna looks when not mounted on the radio - not easy to tell what it is:
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Re: WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
When these were surplussed in the late 40's they were surplussed without antennas. Apparently the government threw out the antennas.
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Re: WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
So it's clear that I'm not going to find an LP-7 for my radio. But there is enough data on line now that I could make a pretty decent copy of one. So here it is. The hinges are hand made and are pretty close to what I can see that the originals look like.
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Re: WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
good job on the hinges what did you make them out of?
did you use brass or steel square tubing?
I tried to use hinges from Rockler, but they were not strong enough.
I used brass tubing.
Thanks
did you use brass or steel square tubing?
I tried to use hinges from Rockler, but they were not strong enough.
I used brass tubing.
Thanks
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Re: WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
I used steel. The hinges are pieces of 18 and 16 gauge. The pins are 10 gauge wire peened into place. I know that the originals were made of brass but once painted OD who's going to notice.
41 M3 37mm A/T gun
42 M1A1 75mm pack how
43 MBT trailer
43 WC52
43 WC62
44 Chevy 1.5 ton
44 MZ2 USMC radio Jeep
44 RL35 reel cart
44 K38 trailer
43 K52 trailer
43 M3A4 handcarts(8)
M1942 USMC handcart
M1917 Litter Carrier
M1917 Ammo cart
43 Columbia bike
42 M1A1 75mm pack how
43 MBT trailer
43 WC52
43 WC62
44 Chevy 1.5 ton
44 MZ2 USMC radio Jeep
44 RL35 reel cart
44 K38 trailer
43 K52 trailer
43 M3A4 handcarts(8)
M1942 USMC handcart
M1917 Litter Carrier
M1917 Ammo cart
43 Columbia bike
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Re: WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
Well done, Robin!
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Re: WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
Looks great!!!
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Re: WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
Why bother with originals when you did a better job!
Amazing workmanship. Excellent work..
Glad you shared it with us.
Z
Amazing workmanship. Excellent work..
Glad you shared it with us.
Z
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Re: WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
Hello Robin,
Does the SCR-131 actually work ? Great job!
Does the SCR-131 actually work ? Great job!
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Re: WTB LOOP ANTENNA FOR SCR-131
I've never tried to fire up that radio.
41 M3 37mm A/T gun
42 M1A1 75mm pack how
43 MBT trailer
43 WC52
43 WC62
44 Chevy 1.5 ton
44 MZ2 USMC radio Jeep
44 RL35 reel cart
44 K38 trailer
43 K52 trailer
43 M3A4 handcarts(8)
M1942 USMC handcart
M1917 Litter Carrier
M1917 Ammo cart
43 Columbia bike
42 M1A1 75mm pack how
43 MBT trailer
43 WC52
43 WC62
44 Chevy 1.5 ton
44 MZ2 USMC radio Jeep
44 RL35 reel cart
44 K38 trailer
43 K52 trailer
43 M3A4 handcarts(8)
M1942 USMC handcart
M1917 Litter Carrier
M1917 Ammo cart
43 Columbia bike
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