[Milsurplus] 4242-MK I

[W2HX]

Hi there. I have a Shakespeare 4242 MK-1 antenna that I believe is for
SINCGARS radios (ie PRC-25 etc).  My understanding is that this is a
"broadband" antenna that does not require tuning for the range of singcars
(forget the exact range, but it covers 6m).  I also believe this is a
vertical dipole. Can someone confirm?

 

The first mast section seems to have a "inside" conductor. Here is a photo.

 

http://www.w2hx.com/x/4242/IMG_2918.JPG

http://www.w2hx.com/x/4242/IMG_2919.JPG

 

However, the base does not seem to have a mating connector. Is it possible,
that the base and the mast are from different sets? Maybe they cannot work
together?

 

http://www.w2hx.com/x/4242/IMG_2915.JPG

http://www.w2hx.com/x/4242/IMG_2917.JPG

 

Also, does anyone know if there are any matching components or anything
inside the base? I was thinking of using the base to try to mount a
mast/whip for HF. Does anyone know if there are any low pass or baluns or
anything inside the base I should watch out for?

 

thanks

 

73 Eugene W2HX