[MRCA] BC-654 Antenna challenge

[mkdorney at aol.com]

I know that the American, British and German Army first started using NVIS antennas for some of their HF radios during World War Two.  So far, I'm having trouble finding much information about how far each military went as far as NVIS antenna use, or any photos of any WW2 vintage antenna.  
 
So here's what I'm trying to build.  I'm looking to build an NVIS antenna for the BC-654 using only material available during WW2.  That would include any balun or any additional antenna tuner to be used with the radio, if they are needed.  I am unaware of any issue NVIS antenna issued for the BC-654.   Particularly concerning is the fact that the BC-654 did not use coaxial feed line for the antenna.  I know the AN/GRC106 had an NVIS antenna, the AS-2259GR ,  but I see that the AN/GRC106 used a coax antenna feed line.  I am not sure that the AS-2259GR  antenna, even if I could find one, would work with a BC-654.


 
Mark D.
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