[ARC5] RCA AVA-120 Antenna Reel

[David Stinson]

Feeling good enough to go digging in "The Cave."

Here is my working RCA Light Aircraft set, still needs cosmetic work:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/z5YvEMMNSc9N3oHQ9

The correct RCA mike and phones, just for kicks:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/XZeAirFFQanR37ES7

The front of the AVA-120 Antenna Reel:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Va9eWGurZ8YX4D586
You pull the knob out toward you and turn.  This lifts the
locking pin visible in the slot under the knob.  There is
a circle of holes behind the reel that engage the locking
pin to hold the reel.

Rear view of the reel:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FmkJiyj4ty8ConhQ6
The top of the green brackets mount the reel to
the aircraft frame.  You can see the circle of locking holes.
the center "upset" shaft is the reel axle.

The wire on the reel (#18 stranded Copperweld) and the
input fitting for the Fairlead:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/B1G4qMj6WMVbS1wn9
Note the screw on the fitting, which provides a contact
point for the transmitter.
I have the "egg" weight somewhere, but not the rest
of the fairlead.

Another view of the Fairlead input fitting:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4s64VyH72YPgwHLy9

The mounting base for the antenna reel is 6 1/8 in. square.
The reel diameter is 5 1/2 in.
The inside distance between discs that hold the wire is 3/4 inch.
The disc is made of hard black plastic or Bakelite with
aluminium posts holding it together.
 From the outside of the reel to the center of the aluminium posts
is 1 inch.

If anyone needs other measurements or photos, just
let me know.

GL OM ES 73 DE Dave AB5S


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