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Old 07-22-2016, 09:52 PM
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OK, I'm nothing even close to any kind of radio guru (still use 72MHz on ALL my planes), but I'm rather sure I'm going to be pretty close to right in my views on this one. Remember, this is LIMITED KNOWLEDGE of radio, but also 40+ years RC experience.

Originally Posted by rustyrivet
I placed the plane in the grass with the nose facing me. The receiver antenna runs through the length of the fuse with about 10" of antenna exiting out of the bottom of the fuse and laying in the grass. ... In between the plane and my radio I have a gazebo with metal corner panels and a metal patio table and metal chairs.
Question: did you purposely place plane/radio in it most compromised-possible position or is this a joke of some sort?

Nose facing you = least possible radio antenna reception

150 lbs of metal between xmtr and rcvr = nothing but interference possible

10" antenna exiting bottom of plane (assuming, at the rear) = no problem. ALL my planes are similar, all have been flying for a minimum of 20 years in this configuration - a couple since 1974-75.

I dunno - maybe this really is some kind of joke and it's on me after all.
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