[ARC5] More ZB

[Kludge]

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From: arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Mike Hanz
> Wayne kindly sent me a photo of what he was talking about, and I placed 
> it here:
> http://aafradio.org/sidebar/F4U-1_radio_controls.png
> Keep in mind this would be a Navy-unique control.  The associated radio 
> controls only indicate an ARR-2 and an ARA range receiver in terms of 
> navigation.  The ARR-2 whip is not adjustable, so that only leaves some 
> manipulation of the range receiver antenna, a requirement that I have 
> never run into before.

It occurs to me that it may be to extend or retract the R-4's antenna,
dependent on where it's located on the F4U's fuselage.  It looks to be about
the same length as the AN/ARR-2's antenna which might be located in a
position where it either might interfere with, say, a centerline bomb or
fuel tank (including the dropping thereof) or, if it's aft, with ground
operations.  

Just a thought.

Best regards,
 
Michael, WH7HG ex-K3MXO, ex-KN3MXO, WPE3ARS, BL01xh ex-Mensa A&P PP BGI 
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