Receiver Whip Antennas
Now that these antennas have been out for a while, I'm considering trying one. It seems that laying our receiver antennas horizontal on the bottom of the plane is not the best way to do it, and can cause problems close to the ground or at certain attitudes, such as straight away or toward the transmitter. I personally never thought I would switch from a 1/4 wave "stock" antenna to a whip, but after a few glitches with the aircraft heading out or away from me (which are VERY nerve wracking) I've decided to explore a vertically mounted whip-style antenna.
Any advice or comments from INFORMED sources would be appreciated. Data concerning receptivity, setup, and range would also be VERY welcome.
TIA