Return-Path: Received: from imo-m05.mx.aol.com ([64.12.136.8]) by ns1.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71175U5500L550S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:59:07 -0500 Received: from AVIDWIZ@aol.com by imo-m05.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v29.5.) id k.d.121a8314 (15875) for ; Sun, 25 Mar 2001 19:08:12 -0500 (EST) Received: from web32.aolmail.aol.com (web32.aolmail.aol.com [205.188.222.8]) by air-id07.mx.aol.com (v77_r1.36) with ESMTP; Sun, 25 Mar 2001 19:08:12 -0500 Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 19:08:11 EST From: AVIDWIZ@aol.com Subject: VOR Antenna Problems To: Message-ID: X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> My Avionics tech reports that my VOR antenna which is mounted in the left wing is not adequate for IFR. It receives a weak signal despite the radio checking out ok. He says that a rabbit ear style antenna behind the baggage area may work better. He also suggested that using RG 400 low loss cable vs. RG 58U which I ahve now would also help. I had the plane (a IV-P) built for me and all I can say is that the antenna in the left wing tip looks like a folded up piece of metal which I understand is standard(?). The reception is ok but scratchy. Any ideas out there or suggestions? Dave Riggs >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>