MAST BASE ANTENNA USA REPLICA
MP48-A
Antenna mast base USA replica
MP48 type for radio installations
Reproduction of the classic MP48 antenna mast base, originally produced by Ohio Brass Company. This porcelain-insulated mast base was extensively used during WWII for mounting antenna masts on military vehicles equipped with radio apparatus.
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Type MP48 replica |
Material Porcelain insulator |
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Version USA replica |
Application Radio installations |
Features
- Reproduction of original Ohio Brass design
- Porcelain insulator for reliable electrical isolation
- Suitable for standard antenna masts
- Includes binding post for earthing
- For use with MP50 mounting bracket
★ This reproduction of the iconic MP48 mast base follows the original Ohio Brass Company design. Porcelain-insulated construction for reliable radio communication in a historically correct manner.
Application
Used on WWII military vehicles equipped with radio apparatus such as SCR-508, SCR-510 and SCR-610 radio sets. The MP48 was mounted in an MP50 bracket, typically on the left or right rear side of the vehicle.
Installation notes
Mount in MP50 mounting bracket (sold separately). The large Amphenol connector on the bottom provides connection to the radio cable. Binding post next to the mast thread connection serves for earthing. Check the electrical insulation of the porcelain before mounting.
Compatibility
Please note: the MP48 has a large Amphenol connector on the bottom and a binding post for earthing. This in contrast to the later MP48A which only has a through-cable with compression plug. Verify which type suits your radio installation before ordering.
Historical context
The MP48 mast base was produced by Ohio Brass Company as a standard WWII component for military radio installations. The porcelain received the characteristic crinkle-finish lacquer, identical to the radios themselves.
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 |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
