Any idea what antenna this is, and what system? - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

czechsix · 06-09-2009, 00:50

Spotted several of these today, they look a bit like Hi-Q antennas - but if anyone actually knows what they are, before I try calling Hi-Q, that'd help. I'm looking for a mobile NVIS/DX setup for both the M35 and the Suburban.

czechsix · 06-09-2009, 22:36

42 views and no one knows?

drgreg · 06-09-2009, 22:48

46.

militaryguy · 06-09-2009, 23:24

MX-6707/VRC with a rubber boot

Bill,Idaho · 06-09-2009, 23:50

I doubt it is an MX6707. I would bet it is an AS3916, or what's called a VSQ-1 antenna. Most HMMWVEs were/are using Singars stuff, so the MX6707 became outdated. The actual antenna looks the same from a distance, but the threads where the antenna screws onto the base are different.
It could be an MX6707, but if so it would be an early HMMWVE or an NG unit, as they are sometimes on the last to switch group.

czechsix · 06-10-2009, 02:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by militaryguy

MX-6707/VRC with a rubber boot

With that big a base coil? I've seen the 6707's, and this thing is larger.

Bill,Idaho · 06-10-2009, 07:43

I think that was the rubber shield mentioned earlier. I've seen those rubber heat protection things (usually used for the GRC-106 antenna set-up, due to the burn possible from 400 watts of love!)

bender108 · 06-10-2009, 16:27

It looks like a Shakespeare Model 120-17 HF antenna. It could be connected to
any HF radio set. The rubber boot is definately there to keep anyone from
touching the antenna.

czechsix · 06-11-2009, 05:02

Ok, that gives me something to work with. Many thanks folks!

emmado22 · 06-11-2009, 08:26

The VSQ-1 (EPLRS) antenna is about 4 feet tall. I'll put my bet on a HF antenna used with the Harris PRC-150 radio.