[MRCA] AS-2259 Antenna

[B. Smith]

   Mark , we did a lot of testing of the AS-2259 as well as matching 
circuits.
http://k4che.com/AS-2259%20Notes/AS-2259%20Page%201.htm
Z

On 1/21/2018 11:35 AM, WW2RDO via MRCA wrote:
> 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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