COVER ANTENNA SECTION BG56-A
Antenna Section Storage Bag BG-56-A
For MS-49 through MS-53 Antenna Sections
Canvas storage bag type BG-56-A for storage and transport of five 1-metre antenna sections MS-49, MS-50, MS-51, MS-52 and MS-53. Original component of various US Signal Corps radio systems from World War II, including SCR-193, SCR-284, SCR-506 and SCR-694 radio sets. This robust bag was supplied as standard with field transmitters and vehicular radios.
|
Material Canvas (khaki or OD green) |
Origin US Signal Corps specification |
|
Contents Storage for 5 antenna sections (MS-49 through MS-53) |
Application Various military radio systems WWII |
Features
- Storage bag for five 1-metre antenna sections
- Canvas construction with roll closure
- US Signal Corps specification BG-56-A
- Originally used with SCR-193, SCR-284, SCR-506, SCR-694 and AN/GRC-9 radio systems
- Compact storage and transport of antenna components
★ Essential accessory for authentic WWII radio restorations. This storage bag protects the valuable antenna sections during transport and storage.
Application
Used with various US Signal Corps radio systems: SCR-193 (1941-1945), SCR-284 field radio, SCR-506 vehicular radio, SCR-694/BC-1306 (from mid-1944) and the post-war AN/GRC-9. The bag contains antenna sections MS-49 through MS-53, each 1 metre long. Often mounted on jeeps, command cars and other military vehicles with antenna mounts MP-37, MP-48, MP-50 or MP-65.
Installation notes
The five antenna sections are rolled into the canvas bag and secured with the closure. Store in a dry place to prevent corrosion of the aluminium antenna sections. When using: screw sections together in sequence to achieve desired antenna length (1 to 5 metres).
Compatibility
Specifically designed for MS-49, MS-50, MS-51, MS-52 and MS-53 antenna sections (each 1 metre long, aluminium). Not compatible with other mast sections such as MS-54 (longer) or MS-116/117/118 (different configuration, requiring BG-58 bag). Original bags were khaki canvas (early production) or OD green (late war/post-war).
Historical context
The BG-56-A storage bag was part of the standard accessories of American field radios from the early 1940s. Production took place from 1941 into the 1950s by various canvas manufacturers. These bags were deployed on all fronts during WWII and remained in service well into the Korean War.
This description was generated automatically. Unsure about fitment? Contact us at info@willys.be.
This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Military jeeps | |
| Alle Willys / Ford / Hotchkiss jeeps | 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |