Hi all, can I ask the US AFV experts how long the whip antenna are on modern US vehicles such as the M1, Bradley etc, would I be correct in assuming they are all the same length,as most vehicles would have a similar radio fit? Thanks in advance.
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 03:12 AM UTC
The thicker, older style are 8 feet, 2 3/4 inches in 1/35. The newer, thin ones are 6 feet, 2 inches in 1/35.
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 03:22 AM UTC
Thank you Gino
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