WTB - CHP Whip Clip
 

I'm planning ahead. I saw the following thread about whip clips for the CHP cars -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...ead.php?t=1180


So does anybody have a spare clip and/or bracket? I figure that I can buy a sheet of the correct material to replicate one, but I'm not sure what the correct thickness is. Any help would be appreciated.

EDIT: I need to find the proper length antenna too

I still need the whip clip for my car!
with regard to the low band whip antenna
the problem is finding the correct antenna (correct length)
with the tip Ball / Static Ball as a solid single unit.
I had to cut down a 102 in. CB stainless whip antenna
and create a TIP to lock into the Home made whip clip
as seen in your link/post.
also look here
http://specialservicemustang.net/for...&highlight=468

So Andy, how long is yours?

EDIT: Let me rephrase that - What length did you cut your whip antenna to?

Oh my! Another Obama supporter :rolleyes:

Don't make me delete this thread young man...:stirpot:

Using this calculator:

http://www.crompton.com/wa3dsp/hamradio/antcalc.html

set for 42.5 Mhz yields approx. 66" length for the whip. I bought an ASP 96" whip and cut it down at the opposite end from the tip. If you use a hacksaw, be sure the blade is for stainless steel.

The ASP-121 whip is not threaded. It comes with and fits into an adapter (held by a set screw) which is threaded to fit into the top of the ASP-570 spring. It all works together with the ASP=3 ball mount and is what is correct for use on a CHP car.

http://images42.fotki.com/v1447/phot...pecWhip-vi.jpg

See the product tech sheets for all these parts here:

http://public.fotki.com/Classicchp/s...ang_technical/

I realize that this is turning from a WTP thread into a technical post, but I'd like to ask for some clarification.

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/CHP2.htm

The above link says that the whip was 96" in length, yet it was posted in this thread that the correct length was calcualted to be roughly 66". Which is it?

I received an authentic CHP whip antenna that was roughly 66" in length (mailed to me from California with a shipping label folded around the shaft like a flag at half-mast). However, I really don't see how a 66" long antenna would reach the clip by the doorjam. Was the shorter antenna used without clipping it into the doorjam?

Again, there seems to be conflicting infomation - just seeking wise counsel here boys!

Bill,

You are correct. It's a typo. The replacement whip is 96 inches in length, and has to be cut to fit.

Mike C.,

If it's OK with you, when I fix the above in the Resto Doc, I'd like to post the brochure pic that you put into the thread.