Mr Charles
Well Known Member
I have to replace my antenna on my RV 4 and would like to get opinions on best performing antenna available...
Old is a Comant CI 122... belly mount bent whip. Mounted forward of spar, slightly ahead of control stick. Seemed to work really good except had a few times it would not transmit well during ground ops at large airports, sensitive to direction aircraft was pointed. i know there will always be a few issues with shielding/blocking of signal from this mounting location, but I am willing to live with that...
I need to stay with one antenna, comm only, and will need to mount it in same location. Basically, I am finding different manufacturers of this style antenna, with varying price ranges, and I don't know how to decide best performance...I know performance is usually tied to price, but not always!
I appreciate any feedback/opinions!!!
Charles
Old is a Comant CI 122... belly mount bent whip. Mounted forward of spar, slightly ahead of control stick. Seemed to work really good except had a few times it would not transmit well during ground ops at large airports, sensitive to direction aircraft was pointed. i know there will always be a few issues with shielding/blocking of signal from this mounting location, but I am willing to live with that...
I need to stay with one antenna, comm only, and will need to mount it in same location. Basically, I am finding different manufacturers of this style antenna, with varying price ranges, and I don't know how to decide best performance...I know performance is usually tied to price, but not always!
I appreciate any feedback/opinions!!!
Charles