Quick Data Point on the Comm Antenna
I am in the final throws of Phase 1 at 36.5 hours and am using all Delta Pop antennas: Two comms, ADS-B and Transponder.
Yesterday I was flying very loose with another RV westward into Hoquiam and was about 25 miles out. I was not getting the ASOS, asked the other RV in our flight who was about 400 feet below me and about 1/2 mile to the south. He was able to pick up the ASOS.. I thought I was on the wrong freq, kept fiddling, and about 5 miles later it started to come in.
So, I am not saying it was the antenna, but I found it interesting and am going to look into it.
I was using the GTN 650 radio which should have plenty of power/reception, have run RG-400 and kept the run clean.. Have had no other issues with this radio.
Maybe the GTN squelch can be adjusted or something?
Maybe it was line of sight issue as there were some low hills between us and the airport..
Anyway, other than some additional research I do love the look and experience I am getting with these antennas.
Thanks