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Old 08-01-2008, 04:50 PM
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Two thoughts Jason....

1) I really like my 396 on the RAM mount - it is easy to use, and doesn't require a big hole in the panel. Especially if you think it will go away later, the RAM mount could be a good idea! (We have the 396's in both our RV's mounted that way)

2) the panel should be legal - but you might consider the ramifications of a software fault in the AFS - it would affect BOTH of your systems, leaving you with no backup. This is a very low probability event, but the results could be catastrophic, therefore, it is something you should consider. That's why some of us use backup instruments, or at least an EFIS coded by someone else. Again - low probability, but a consideration.

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Old 08-24-2008, 09:15 PM
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Default Update to my panel



Here is the update, had to mount the efis low due to support brace. What do you guys think about the efis not being center vision? (purple circle is center vision) The problem is that if I move the EFIS to the right the radio stack is to far away from me. I would love to hear any comments. The panel to the right of the radio stack is an access panel. Thanks a bunch...

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Old 08-24-2008, 09:27 PM
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If you transmit on one with another radio hooked up to receive on that same antenna you might damage the other radio.
I'd say the odds are really good that you'll damage the other radio ... not quite 100%, but very, very, very high. And once the magic smoke leaks out, the radio will stop working, except as a doorstop

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Old 08-25-2008, 12:18 AM
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Be a lot cheaper to buy another antenna than to test the idea!

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Old 08-27-2008, 10:22 AM
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anyone know how much alex D's panel was?
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Old 09-14-2008, 05:28 AM
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Jason,

There are a number of manufacturers that allow combining two radios into one aerial.

The product you need is called I think a Diplexor, Comant produce one, but a Google search will throw up a number of others.

Try this as an example: http://www.comant.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=210

Good luck with the Panel (by the way I went completely over the top in my RV7 with three AFS Screens!!

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Old 09-14-2008, 05:56 AM
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Default Why one?

Why just 1 antenna? You put 2 radios in for a reason....one of which is backup in case one fails.

If your antenna coax gets a bit of corrosion or comes loose from the connector, antenna is dirty (like another post)....you're toast and radio silent.

If the worry is drag - put it in the wingtip.

Its amazing how nice instrumentation has become. Don't make panel so nice that you forget to look outside and enjoy the view. Sometimes more is less.
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Old 09-15-2008, 08:30 AM
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Default thanks for the input...

The avionics shop installed 2 antennas... I wanted to do the wingtip thing but the guy that painted the wingtips painted over the screws with a lot of paint. Would have wrecked the paint job..

Jason
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Old 11-20-2008, 09:39 PM
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After getting my instrument and Multi-commercial ticket I picked up my plane. Here is the pic... Thanks for all the input I received.

Jason

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Old 11-21-2008, 03:38 PM
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Default Instrument panel

very nice panel, but you may want to rethink the light grey on top. I had that on my first RV and it reflected on the windshield and was very distracting.

Ed Booth, Trenton, SC
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