[Milsurplus] [MRCA] PRC-41 Antenna Identification

[WA5CAB at cs.com]

I was out of town yesterday and today attending an MV meet, so must violate 
the 24 hour rule.

The apparent high quality (no runs) MFP treatment indicates that they may 
have been built for the final campaign against Japanese holdouts in the South 
Pacific islands.  The example photographed indicates careful adjustment of 
the MFP treatment thickness, possibly used as a method of improving NVIS 
performance. for use underr jungle canopy.

Robert Downs - Houston
wa5cab dot com (Web Store)
MVPA 9480

In a message dated 04/01/2016 08:30:45 AM Central Daylight Time, 
smithab11 at comcast.net writes: 
> During a recent visit to a surplus dealer in Western Kentucky (my home 
> state)  I purchased a number of these antennas for the PRC-41. At least 
> I assume they were made for UHF and the PRC-41  as it has several 
> adapters including a N connector. In addition the antenna folds up to a 
> nice compact package for transport. The configuration appears to be 
> horizontal  and in a "halo" configuration. Any help with identification 
> or technical information would be appreciated. Since I have all most a 
> dozen of these I would be open for offers for purchase.  Link below.
> k4che
> http://k4che.com/PRC41ant/PRC41ant.htm
> 
> 
> 
> :A rare and highly prized accessory, to be sure.  The spiral windings
> : emanating from the concatenated adapter reduce noise from the feedline,
> : and enhances the user experience in 13 ways, none of which I can recall
> : at the moment.  The shape of the horizontal loop provides an NVIS
> : radiation pattern for better ground wave propagation, and the short
> : bends in the end reduces wind turbulence and improves the cost per seat
> : mile figure, like winglets on aircraft.
> 
> I had no idea they were so unique!  I had crates of them, enough to fill
> three roll-off bins, which I did, so no doubt their value has increased
> exponentially.  Military terminology being what it is, I recall it was
> called the "abort mission" antenna.  Abort what and how, I have no idea, 
> you
> know how those special operations things done in the field are...
> 
> Kurt
> 
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