RE: PST contact?
Yes, I read that response, but here's the logic... A flame out can be caused by the ECU or external factors. If its caused by the ECU, its due to a falesafe or user commanded. In that case the asterisk is shown in position #4. If the flame goes out due to a bubble or some other reason, it will either show up as a temperature out of limits or an RPM out of limits. Keep in mind, every brand of ECU is like a blind person, it only has a few senses to depend on.... They only have information on the RPM and EGT, that's it... If this particular ECU sees the temp drop below 250C, it knows the flame has gone out so it shuts down the pump, starts the cooling cycle, and displays an asterisk in position #2. If the flame goes out on its own, it can also show up as a low RPM if that parameter happens to drop sooner than the EGT. (They both drop out of limits very quickly...) If the RPM drops out of limits, the ECU also shuts down the pump, starts the cooling cycle, and displays an asterisk in position #1. since you have one in position #4 and the last snapshot of data stated the 2 parameters within running spec, this is a pretty clear indicator that the fuel system wasn't at fault.
RE, whip antennas, the key is really getting the antennae away from the on board electronics such as high current drawing servos, fuel pump, smoke pump (if used), the ECU, ECU pack, etc. Creative positioning of the hardware can often negate the need for a whip, but they do work well. I use them on both of my jets, and will use them on the one's I'm building. Do a search for whip antennas and you'll likely get a good sense of the variety available. Basically, there are the full length ones where you cut down the receiver lead by an equivalent amount, and there are base loaded antennas that are rather short but account for almost the full length.
Kelly