Base-loaded Antennas
10-12-2006, 02:43 PM
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Base-loaded Antennas
Hi Danny:
I wanted to get your thoughts on using a Dean's mini base-loaded receiver antenna, in general. I've used them in the past on various FM / PCM receivers but am now wanting to use one on a 33% gasser. It has been no problem in the past and in fact I prefer them because they're easy to hide, but I'm not sure about using them on the gasoline-engined plane.
I've never suffered any loss of range in previous installations.
Thanks for your thoughts.
I wanted to get your thoughts on using a Dean's mini base-loaded receiver antenna, in general. I've used them in the past on various FM / PCM receivers but am now wanting to use one on a 33% gasser. It has been no problem in the past and in fact I prefer them because they're easy to hide, but I'm not sure about using them on the gasoline-engined plane.
I've never suffered any loss of range in previous installations.
Thanks for your thoughts.
10-13-2006, 09:08 AM
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RE: Base-loaded Antennas
Personally I always use the stock antenna. The goal with base loaded antennas is to not loose range, but that does not always happen. In some limited applications it is sometimes possible that base loaded antennas can be moved away from noise generating devices like pumps, engines, etc and away from composities and metals, and can sometimes perform better in those less than ideal set ups. But for the majority of models, it is best to use the stock antenna as is without any mods. If you do so, as always, be sure to range test to assure proper performance.
10-13-2006, 09:19 AM
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RE: Base-loaded Antennas
JR hasn't had one for the aircraft/model itself that I'm aware of. They have one for the TX, however the same applies to it, the goal is to not loose range over the stock set up, but in some cases, some range is lost.
10-16-2006, 09:28 AM
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RE: Base-loaded Antennas
Do you have an idea how much range is lost. My antenna came fromJr it's beem over 10 years since I got it. I have noticed that they are not offered for sale for some time now. Mine fits my 10x perfectly. Ay one time they had a adapter that you could get to use on 788 so you could use the base load. Dennis
10-17-2006, 08:24 AM
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RE: Base-loaded Antennas
I don't have any data on any potential range lost, there are too many variables to really get a number on that, since it will vary depending on the area, the model, etc. The base loaded TX antennas are still available.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Search/D...se+load&CatId=
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Search/D...se+load&CatId=
