Whip Antennas ???
01-16-2002, 06:07 PM
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Whip Antennas ???
I see alot of the european fliers are using whip antenna's but dont see many state-side flying with them, WHY??? Who makes a good whip antenna that is available in the states other than Dean's? Are they base loaded or just a whip?
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01-17-2002, 03:54 PM
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ahhh i just asked where to get these things in the UK, no replies to my question yet, so do you have any idea where i can get a wippy aerial?
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01-17-2002, 04:59 PM
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As a helicopter pilot, we tend to use the 'Revolution' whip antenna.
It's distributed by horizonhobby and probably available at and good rc store.
About $10 and better construction than the Dean's IMO.
hey phillybaby,
NICE BEASTIE!
It's distributed by horizonhobby and probably available at and good rc store.
About $10 and better construction than the Dean's IMO.
hey phillybaby,
NICE BEASTIE!
01-17-2002, 06:25 PM
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I had a Deans Antenna on my Raptor 30, and really liked it. It's a base loaded antenna, that fit inside the canopy. I noticed no reduced range by going to this antenna. My range checks equalled what they were before I had the Deans installed.
Revolution is another one that many helicopter pilots use, and I have heard they seem to be better quality than Deans. I had no problems with my Deans, so I'm not sure what experiences lead people to that conclusion.
Other uses include small electric airplanes, like Ryan Aircraft airplanes for example. I've also seen them used in 40 to 120 size aircraft, though range and vibration seem to be primary concerns in the bigger models. I've never heard or seen one in anything larger than a 120 size model.
Revolution is another one that many helicopter pilots use, and I have heard they seem to be better quality than Deans. I had no problems with my Deans, so I'm not sure what experiences lead people to that conclusion.
Other uses include small electric airplanes, like Ryan Aircraft airplanes for example. I've also seen them used in 40 to 120 size aircraft, though range and vibration seem to be primary concerns in the bigger models. I've never heard or seen one in anything larger than a 120 size model.
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AHHH! i ment a transmitter one. they tend to suffer from combat gliding. mine got wacked twice last time and is S shapped now. 
Great little GIFani that, kinda suits who i am hhehehehehehe
Great little GIFani that, kinda suits who i am hhehehehehehe
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Originally posted by phillybaby
AHHH! I meant a transmitter one. they tend to suffer from combat gliding. mine got whacked twice last time and is S shaped now.
Great little GIFani that, kind of suits who I am hhehehehehehe
AHHH! I meant a transmitter one. they tend to suffer from combat gliding. mine got whacked twice last time and is S shaped now.
Great little GIFani that, kind of suits who I am hhehehehehehe
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Been using these for years and they work just fine. Check out their webpage.
http://www.htantennas.com/rcduck.htm
Dan
http://www.htantennas.com/rcduck.htm
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I use the Smiley antennas on my boat radios and did some range checks. They were within a few steps of the stock antenna and to me that makes it a "non-issue" when it comes to range. On the water they work great, and I'm sure in the air it would be just as good. Am going to add one to my aircraft TX and try it there.
