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Old 05-03-2009, 10:28 AM
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Default rx antenna routing

hello is it safe to run a rx antenna thru a carbon rod in an rc electric airplane?
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It won't hurt the antenna but it will likely make receiving the transmitter signal impossible. Especially if it is a 2.4 GHz radio.

Flying gliders with lots of CF in the fuse we learned to run the antenna outside for best reception. So overall I would not recommend running the antenna inside a CF tube.
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X2... what Silent_AV8R has said. Bad idea, don't do it. You'll greatly reduce reception to the receiver.
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thanks for clearing that up for me. bashing a gental lady to twin boom inverted vtail pusher electric and wanted to hide that dang antenna maybe run it thru the wing? what are the glider guys doing?
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ORIGINAL: sco215 thanks for clearing that up for me. bashing a gental lady to twin boom inverted vtail pusher electric and wanted to hide that dang antenna maybe run it thru the wing? what are the glider guys doing?
Refer to
Guide to receivers - and solving apparent RX & "Interference" problems]Buddy (Trainer)
See also sub Sections
"Antenna - Rubber Duckie, Micro & Whip Flywire - replace long aerials with loaded base antenna"
"Range check and Range problem solving"
"Receiver - FAQ, guides and aids to best reception.."
under "Radio Systems, Accessories, Alterations and FAQ" at:
Alan's Hobby, Model & RC FAQ Web Links

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