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Default RE: Does the 14 MZ Receiver work with a base loaded antenna
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Question, Does the 14 MZ Receiver work with a base loaded antenne such as what is flown on the jets that I have seen, or on IMAC planes.
The antenna wire is usually cut to a 4 inch long length and then attached to the short whip antenna. I have seen them laying parallel inside airplanes and contained with in the fuselage.

What works? And if so what is the recommended antenna?
Thanks to all who respond.
Dan
Futaba says use only the wire antenna that comes with the receiver from the factory. That said you could do a good range check with the original wire antenna... then cut and attach a loaded antenna of your choice and redo the range check. If your range check is accurate and through enough you will know if the antenna you want to use will work or not.
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