I am setting up my RV-6 for IFR. My plan for a second Comm is a handheld. I have wired this into the intercom so that I can switch to it, when necessary, and still use my headset and PTT.
I would like to be able to have this handheld use the aircraft Comm antenna in the event of a primary Comm failure. One option is to add a male and female connector in the coax run and loop it to the front of the panel for emergency access. Wasn't sure if this would create any loss issues.
The other option is to bridge the connection and bring the bridged coax to the front of the panel. The plan would be to only connect the bridged coax to the handheld when the primary comm was Off.
Looking for input on the feasibility of these options and any special splitters that I may need to accomplish it.
Thanks for your support on this decision.
Larry
I would like to be able to have this handheld use the aircraft Comm antenna in the event of a primary Comm failure. One option is to add a male and female connector in the coax run and loop it to the front of the panel for emergency access. Wasn't sure if this would create any loss issues.
The other option is to bridge the connection and bring the bridged coax to the front of the panel. The plan would be to only connect the bridged coax to the handheld when the primary comm was Off.
Looking for input on the feasibility of these options and any special splitters that I may need to accomplish it.
Thanks for your support on this decision.
Larry