Radio Antenna, Disguised to Look Like a Rearview Mirror, circa 1960
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Sinclair Radio Laboratories developed this VHF radio antenna discreetly built into the bracket and housing for an automobile's side-view mirror. The special antenna was designed for unmarked cars used by FBI agents and police officers. The conventional -- and conspicuous -- whip antennas available at the time would have attracted unwanted attention.
Sinclair Radio Laboratories developed this VHF radio antenna discreetly built into the bracket and housing for an automobile's side-view mirror. The special antenna was designed for unmarked cars used by FBI agents and police officers. The conventional -- and conspicuous -- whip antennas available at the time would have attracted unwanted attention.
Artifact
Radio antenna
Date Made
circa 1960
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.170.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of David J. Goodman.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 8.75 in
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