When i flew DLG's (short fuses) on 72.. i would wrap around a large thick straw and not overlap as stated... this was using a hitec neon 3channel and the minu ultra recvr i think it was called or whaterver came with the neon. I Would cut a slit at one end.. pass antenna through. wrap with approx 1/4" apart to other end and pass through another slit so wouldnt unravel. No issues with range of say up to 300 yards up when thermaling. The boom was even carbon though the straw was in the pod front area. it was a Gambler

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