RE: Receiver Whip Antennas
Hi Kris. I would not suggest exploring antenna options as a result of glitches. I recently started to experience glitches (On multiple aircraft) with my Hitec Eclipse after 2 years and no problems. I tried changing transmitter antennas (I was using a Smiley Rubber Duck). I tried changing frequencies (thinking it was a local issue on that frequency). The glitches had reached a point where I could predict the next one!
You would think I would get smart and ground myself. No ...I finally lost a gorgous 1/5 scale Waco and sent the transmitter to Hitec and they found numerous problems.
They fixed it for nothing after two years! Cheers to Hitec support!
In short, don't mees with a radio that is starting to produce consistant glitching. I was able to cope with the glitches until it happened on takeoff! Changing from the stock antenna is not likely to improve performance unless the installation and location of the antenna is questionable. On the other hand, changing from a stock antenna could be a compromise? Get the radio checked! Flyboy1950