There are probably posts on this but I didn’t see any so here goes.
Is there any reason a com antenna should not be mounted on the underside of a wing? Especially if there are 2 coms for separation distance.
Doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen but I’ve never seen it.
Hypothetically, let’s say outboard the mains. Let’s use a 4 or an 8 for the example airplane since the fuselage is narrower. That gives good separation unlike belly mounting.
There is access (inspection panel). Location for connector is dry. Low wing so pointy end of antenna is covered for those walking around don’t get stuck.
It will cost a few more dollars for the extra coax but less radio interference from 2 coms would be the gain.
Why not mount under the wing?
Is there any reason a com antenna should not be mounted on the underside of a wing? Especially if there are 2 coms for separation distance.
Doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen but I’ve never seen it.
Hypothetically, let’s say outboard the mains. Let’s use a 4 or an 8 for the example airplane since the fuselage is narrower. That gives good separation unlike belly mounting.
There is access (inspection panel). Location for connector is dry. Low wing so pointy end of antenna is covered for those walking around don’t get stuck.
It will cost a few more dollars for the extra coax but less radio interference from 2 coms would be the gain.
Why not mount under the wing?