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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Renovations => Topic started by: Phranko on December 25, 2019, 01:41:44 pm

Title: The other end
Post by: Phranko on December 25, 2019, 01:41:44 pm
Looking for the other end of this antenna if any member has one to sell.
Not for actual use, a complete antenna would just look better than this stub sticking out.

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: The other end
Post by: John44 on December 25, 2019, 03:03:34 pm
Why not just unscrew the stub and silicone over the hole.
Title: Re: The other end
Post by: Old Toolmaker on December 25, 2019, 03:31:21 pm
What is the name on the base?  I too need the antenna portion.
Title: Re: The other end
Post by: Forewheelers on December 25, 2019, 03:32:26 pm
Looks like the old style antenna that you could adjust the angle. Probably find one at a salvage yard or a new one at a parts store.
Title: Re: The other end
Post by: Phranko on December 25, 2019, 03:34:55 pm
Quote from: John44 –
Why not just unscrew the stub and silicone over the hole.

Not a bad idea, I might do that if nothing is found.

The name under it is New-Tronics Corp.
Title: Re: The other end
Post by: D.J. Osborn on December 25, 2019, 03:39:14 pm
A trucker store (chrome shop) that handles CB radios might carry them, as well as place that sells amateur radio (ham) gear.
Title: Re: The other end
Post by: MarkC on December 25, 2019, 04:34:10 pm
Amazon.com: Hustler / New-Tronics Antenna Corp. Stainless Steel CB Antenna... (https://www.amazon.com/Hustler-New-Tronics-Antenna-Corp-Stainless/dp/B003H3ZJ76)
Title: Re: The other end
Post by: Texhub on December 25, 2019, 04:47:31 pm
Flexible AM/FM Antenna w/ 156" Cable - REI (https://radioeng.com/product/flexible-am-fm-antenna-w-156-cable/)

I downloaded the audio video catalog. No prices listed. Also the catalog is in negative video. But they have some very intresting products. Shark fin antenna, overhead mount for radio, cameras with 170 degree view and more.  Many split ball base antennas
Title: Re: The other end
Post by: Old Toolmaker on December 25, 2019, 04:58:33 pm
Quote from: Phranko –
Not a bad idea, I might do that if nothing is found.

The name under it is New-Tronics Corp.
I think the mount is similar to a GCM-1 mount and uses the RTG-27L center loaded CB antenna.  The catalog describes it as a 1" ball.
http://www.new-tronics.com/main/catalogs/CBCatalog2007.pdf
You can always call and ask.
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Title: Re: The other end
Post by: Phranko on December 26, 2019, 02:54:17 pm
Took the stub off and sealed up the hole.
Now I can carry that part into a store, when I find one, and get the other end.

Thanks all
Title: Re: The other end
Post by: wolfe10 on December 26, 2019, 03:42:44 pm
If you are not going to utilize the antenna, another good option is to remove the base and use it as a pattern to make a "block off plate" from thin-gauge aluminum painted to match the gel coat. Bed in polysulfide and use ss screws to mount in the original holes.
Title: Re: The other end
Post by: Phranko on December 26, 2019, 09:02:07 pm
Thanks Brett,
At some point I'd like to get it working again, just a low priority right now.

Happy New Year
Title: Re: The other end
Post by: stump on December 27, 2019, 06:46:12 am
https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003460
You will want the spring to protect the antenna you use
Title: Re: The other end
Post by: Phranko on December 27, 2019, 09:16:43 pm
Thanks Stump!
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