From: CKohler312@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2000 08:15:04 EST
Subject: Re: lancair.list V1 #222
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Hi Marv and gang,
The pot boiling has reduced to a simmer, so I thought I would toss a scrap 
into it, just to see it sputter. 
Re; Comm Antenna's
My IV first flew in Dec 1994. It was with the stickey back, copper foil "Z" 
inside the right vertical stab. It had excellent range then, and 1300 hours 
later, has excellent range now. 
I do have a whip (172 style) (straightened) for my #2 com inside a 3/4" pvc 
in the fwd edge of the vert stab. I know its not supposed to work, 
interference and all that, but it does.
I also have a handheld.

My observation is that exterior antennas detract from the Lancair's lines. 
Why would you install an external antenna in the build process when the 
difficulties have been reported by a minority of questionable sources. 
(Haven't you ever heard ATC question someone else's radio, when it sounded 
fine to you?)    

Brents advice to make provisions to add an antenna, later, may be fine, but I 
wouldn't put too much time or effort into it. Rather, make sure the best 
antenna wire is used, make sure connector ends are professional, connector in 
stab is sealed and secure. Check it 
before closing stab. etc etc.

Charlie Kohler
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