ORIGINAL: dbacque
Just to clarify, I only mentioned cutting an antenna in conjunction with using a Deans whip antenna. The long wire antenna is cut off to about 8'', a connector is soldered onto the end and a base loaded whip antenna is connected. The jet guys use them all the time and they are every bit as reliable and full range as a full length antenna wire.
Dave
Yes I've seen them Dave. Always wondered why they didn't just run the antenna through the body like some of us do. Is it because the jet engine, carbon fibers and electronics cause issues with the range? Just curious.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, I think what the author of the post is trying to do is hide the antenna like he's running a 2.4GHz RX.
Just remember markhamregular that you do want about 1"-2" sticking out at the end. It doesn't matter if you just have it hanging out or pressed against the fuselage.
Take Care,
Pete