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burgessbuilderMO13 09-20-2016 05:13 PM

ADSB antenna location
 
Where is the best location to place an adsb antenna. The fuselage is still very accessible for running wire etc.
Thanks

Carl Froehlich 09-20-2016 05:28 PM

An easy way that keeps separation distances good is to mount both the ADS-B receiver and antenna aft of the baggage compartment rear bulkhead. Make a simple mount for the receiver and the coax run to the antenna is less than two feet. My receiver needed only a single four conductor shielded wire to connect it to the rest of the system.

Carl

BobTurner 09-20-2016 06:12 PM

Since the OP is in Canada I'm not sure exactly what he's asking. Are you asking about ADSB-in, for when you visit the US?
For ADSB-in I have a Skyradar mounted up front behind a side panel, with its antennas on the front fiberglass door pillars. Works great.

Pat Hatch 09-20-2016 06:18 PM

I mounted my GDL-39R as Carl suggests. Keep in mind that Garmin recommends that the antenna have a minimum separation of 3.3 feet from the transponder antenna or other high-power transmitter such as a VHF radio.

TCONROY 09-20-2016 06:22 PM

I put my Transponder antenna just behind the firewall and the ADS-B antenna behind the baggage bulkhead to keep at least 3-4 ft separation.


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