gisi

Hi.
I want to install the two antennas from the reciever into two small plastic tubings. That seems like a very good solution that I've seen others use.

But I wonder if it hurts if the uncovered parts of the antennas are inside the tubings? Will that affect range?

BobH

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The tube shouldnt be any more an RF barrier than say.. fiberglass or balsa etc. So long as its not metal or carbon it should be just fine.

pilotpete2

I second the motion[)]
That's how I have mine set up.
Best of luck,
Pete

LeoS

My 2 gliders and 1 EDF all have the anttenna's in smal plastic tubes.
Works great and no change in range.
Leo

p51flier

Check out my setup. I was a bit nervous because of the carbon parts which in my mind might cause some shielding problems. Yesterday I maidened my 2.6 CARF Yak absolutely flawlessly. During the low power range check I had a max range of some 80 meters which is considerably more than the recommended 50 meters by futaba.

Joe