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COMM
09-24-2006, 12:40 AM
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Coax length a function of antennae length or just run it??
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Sprig
Co-ax specifications are...
Co-ax specifications are here...
http://www.nemal.com/Catalog/30.pdf#search=%22rg-58%20specifications%22
http://www.radiobooks.com/products/techinfo/coaxloss.htm
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-23-2006, 11:25 PM
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Hot tail strobe light (really hot !)
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2,499
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Sprig
Hail VAF.net Warrior PJSeipel, A properly...
Hail VAF.net Warrior PJSeipel,
A properly designed high-current system would MINIMIZE the voltage drop in the supply wiring.
The "Whelen guy" comment suggests this system generates excess heat in...
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-23-2006, 11:21 PM
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18
Hot tail strobe light (really hot !)
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2,499
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Sprig
Hail VAF.net Warrior Tonny, A typical...
Hail VAF.net Warrior Tonny,
A typical automotive battery charger supplies a MUCH higher then "normal" voltage ( at unregulated peaks ) then just the battery, or charging system.
Charge the...
Forum:
COMM
09-23-2006, 10:28 PM
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10
Coax length a function of antennae length or just run it??
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Posted By
Sprig
For these frequencies, output powers, and signal...
For these frequencies, output powers, and signal types, shorter runs of coax ARE generally better. MOST importantly is using high quality cable. I don't care if RG-58 is 50ohm cable or not. This...
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-16-2006, 02:11 AM
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New alternator kit from Vans with OV
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Sprig
Hail RAF Warrior Richard, I'm not real...
Hail RAF Warrior Richard,
I'm not real knowledgeable on multi-sourced power systems.
However, having said the above, I'd rather LEAVE both systems ONLINE and functioning, then INTENTIONALLY...
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-16-2006, 01:54 AM
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3
Electrical Isolation for Radios
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1,555
Posted By
Sprig
Hail VAF Harold, I really can't imagine any...
Hail VAF Harold,
I really can't imagine any reason WHY you would want to do this...
This method will "float" the radio ground at a different potential then the airframe. I've been taught why this...
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-12-2006, 02:12 AM
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44
Fast on connectors
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7,329
Posted By
Sprig
Hail VAF Warriors, I've NEVER personally seen...
Hail VAF Warriors,
I've NEVER personally seen one fail.
Stuff "Happens"; so it "could have been."
I personally will NOT build a modern aircraft with 1940's electrical connection technology.
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-12-2006, 12:52 AM
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44
Fast on connectors
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7,329
Posted By
Sprig
And, if just want to have some fun with this...
And, if just want to have some fun with this kinda stuff...
http://www.kettering.edu/~drussell/Demos/BeerBottle/beerbottle.html
Yeap, I'm going to build my RV out of CdRom Disks and Empty Beer...
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-12-2006, 12:30 AM
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44
Fast on connectors
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7,329
Posted By
Sprig
Hail RAF Warrior Guy, Can I add, 2. Lets...
Hail RAF Warrior Guy,
Can I add,
2. Lets Vibrate that connection at the natural resonance of the airframe.
3. Lets Thermally cycle each end of that connection for each and every day.
4. Lets...
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-08-2006, 02:34 AM
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44
Fast on connectors
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7,329
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Sprig
Fast On
I suspect, that just as the name sugests,,,, that Fast-ON = FASTER-OFF in flight conditions.
I'd NEVER use one. PERIOD.
Of course, I might be wrong. Thankfully it won't be MY plane that has a...
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-08-2006, 01:38 AM
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15
Is this ground block OK?
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2,596
Posted By
Sprig
Is this ground block OK?
NO!
This ground block is NOT OK.
You may as well be wiring a '64 Volkswagon Beatle with that technology.
(and, NO, that technology wasn't very reliable, on the GROUND .... )
Sprig
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-08-2006, 12:14 AM
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133
fuses v circuit breakers
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18,475
Posted By
Sprig
Smoke or Mirrors?
Hail VAF members!
Yea yea yea, I got a little excited, my first post and all.
Anyways, I understand some of you didn't like my sentence that sounded like "My Doubletalk Emitter was way into the...
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-06-2006, 02:40 AM
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133
fuses v circuit breakers
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18,475
Posted By
Sprig
Hail VAF Dan, Sir, I do honestly wish you the...
Hail VAF Dan,
Sir, I do honestly wish you the best of luck if you do have an serious electrical problem on ONE circuit.
Your willingness to shut everything down, regardless of the flight...
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-06-2006, 02:13 AM
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133
fuses v circuit breakers
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18,475
Posted By
Sprig
Hail RAF member jlfernan, Switch breakers are...
Hail RAF member jlfernan,
Switch breakers are a really neat idea. I just wonder, "WHY?"
The answer may very well be, "to free up plenty of room".
In MY opinion, I do not like the idea of...
Forum:
Electrical Systems
09-06-2006, 01:43 AM
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133
fuses v circuit breakers
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18,475
Posted By
Sprig
Hail VAF members! In MY opinion, if I get...
Hail VAF members!
In MY opinion, if I get the chance to build my own Vans Areoplane, the areoplane cockpit would contain pullable CB's for every circuit.
In MY experience, aircraft quality...
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