RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

I agree to that.

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

I have been using a Revolution inside the nose of my plane for over a year. It is mounted horizontal and I have never had a range problem. Just make sure you keep the antenna as far away from the ECU and pump as you can.

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

Hei Per!

Like I said earlier in the post, I don't think I'll risk anything with my new F-16, so it will be equipped with the same whip-solution that I had on the first one..

However, I am looking for a smaller/neater solution for my small SU27 Flanker with the Simjet 700 - maybe a shorter whip? I have seen some nice, small whips with a small coil or spring at the base - anyone know where I can get those?

Tor

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

icepilot, Have you got your SU27 yet ?

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

No, I had a mail from Ilja 2 days ago - he says he has already delivered some planes, and being nr. 5 on his list now, mine should be here in about 4 weeks...:D

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

How many does he make per week ?
Did you order the full version one ?
How much is he charging you for that ?
He hasn't answered my Emails yet...

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

I ordered the full version with all the options - I don't know how many he makes pr. week and I also don't know the total price yet, but he does have the introduction price and has promised me that price + full painted model with all the blue colors!

I know he is very busy, and I suppose he only took time to answer my mails because of my crash with the F-16 - I think he is sharing his time between making planes, test-flying it and planning improvements. I also don't know if the retracts and legs are ready yet... but I am willing to wait for this little beauty! ;)

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

Same for me. I still have many open questions though !!!

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What are you flying now? Any pictures?

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

Savex L39, and working on my Savex F16...
Pics in dedicated threads here in RCU.

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

Id like to use on my reaper a helicopter whip antenna,manufacturer orders to cut the stock receptor antenna and I am afraid that it diminishes it more range.In addition it is well lesser of whom the ones that I have seen in the majority of the jets.Has anyone to help me?excuse me my poor inglish,Im a brazilian.

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

Never used a whip antena, I join 3 drinking straws (canudos de refrigerante , Joel ;) ) and install
it inside the fuselage with a small patch of fiberglass and CA , as far as I can from the ECU and
pump. the straws protect the wire,makes easy to put the antena exactly where you want and they are super light too. never had a range issue using this method.

Enrique

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

Enrique, i do the same, i just use pushrod hulls for the job because they require no joining...
No range problems here, either....and i am running the 35MHz band....
Regards

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

Yes, I used to do it so, it worked fine too. The idea of the straw came after hurrying up in a late
friday and not finding a appropiate sullivan rod. I only use straws now because they are lighter and
more easily to glue at the fuse with CA than the nylon rod. Joining then is easy too, just make a telescopic joint with a small drop of ca...

Best Rgds, Enrique

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

Valeu enrique, recently stows in Curitiba visiting a friend and used to advantage to go to the FESBRAER.I hope to talk to you more times.

Best Regards

RE: Internal antenna or whip?
 

Nao tem de que, email me as you wish or de um pulo no clube fenix if you visit Curitiba...


hahaha, this is a new language! Portuspanglish!


at+, Enrique