Re: 1941 Packard Radio/Antenna Question

Posted by HH56 On 2021/9/30 17:51:53
I had not read there was a particular orientation for a fender antenna but I am not really a radio guy and suppose it is possible. Running board antennas were an option for many years and those are horizontal but perhaps there is something in the way that two masts are generally used in that type antenna has something to do with orientation --- or it could just be that body metal shields a considerable amount and the second mast is just for added gain.

There are repro running board antennas available but at a fairly hefty cost.https://classiccarreproductions.com/product/under-running-board-antenna/ I wonder if it would be feasible to try and make something along the lines of the Packard version using tubing and insulating bracket pieces made of materials from McMaster or a similar vendor. The masts must be kept from touching metal but by using plastic insulating material between metal brackets clamped to the running board and masts that is not too hard. The two isolated masts are connected together at the rear while the antenna lead in cable center conductor attaches to one mast in the front with the lead in shield grounded. If you still have your old antenna to use the special lead in wire that might be another easy thing to try.

Here is a bit from an old Yesterday's Radio catalog showing the mast and insulating detail. Lavine bought the business and it would be nice to get a copy of the Packard bulletin mentioned in the old description but since it is not listed as a digital reprint not sure Lavine would sell it separately.

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