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Old 10-24-2014, 02:38 PM
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I made a coax antenna and tried it out today. It is the same as before, however as expected, the Loc wasn't as good. The weird thing is that it works out at 15nm and then the close I get the worse the reception. Also if I stay directly on the localizer, the GS works ok, but If I turn just a little bit the GS becomes intermittent... very strange. Also it still seems to work better flying FROM the airport...
Not sure what to do next....

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http://www.mykitlog.com/worklog_imag...photo_number=2
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Old 10-24-2014, 05:57 PM
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Surprised you couldn't get the archer to work? Just for a data point for you; I have the Archer Nav in my right wingtip to an SL 30 / G3X and can pick up localizer and GS from KCRQ out over Lake Henshaw. Maybe check that install one last time?
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Old 10-24-2014, 06:00 PM
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Since the dirt-simple antenna didn't fix anything, time to look at the box. You need to find someone with a known good SL-30 and do a swap, test yours in his and vice versa.

I'll volunteer if you want to fly up to LVK (Bay area).
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Old 10-25-2014, 01:55 PM
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I am anxiously awaiting a resolution on the issue. I have a D180 displaying a GNS430W (Nav1) and/or an SL30 (Nav2). I know the glide slope used to work, but now doesn't with either radio. SO what changed???

I have the archer wingtip nav antenna to a triplexer that splits out the Nav1 and GS signal for the GNS430W, and the Nav2 for the SL30.
Localizer and VORs display just fine. the GS is flagged. I've checked installation and connections.

I've asked Dynon if some configuration or update issue might be to blame.

Just thinkin....

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Old 10-25-2014, 02:05 PM
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The SL30 has a built in duplexer, so your triplexer will not work. I splitter might work.
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Old 10-25-2014, 03:08 PM
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These radios do have analog outputs for driving conventional CDIs. If you suspect the Dynon you can bring the analog GS flag line out to the passenger seat, hook it to a voltmeter and go fly and check it out.
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Old 10-25-2014, 05:41 PM
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The SL30 has a built in duplexer, so your triplexer will not work. I splitter might work.
The GS splitter is for the GNS430w. Input is antenna, outputs are nav1, Nav2, and GS.
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