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greg(at)itmack.com
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:08 pm Post subject: Vans wingtip nav antenna

Does anyone know how well Vans low cost wingtip nav antenna works?



Thanks

Greg RV8

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Jekyll

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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:53 am Post subject: Re: Vans wingtip nav antenna

On a related issue: how should the copper tape be oriented in the tip, laterally or longitudinally? The directions just say horizontally. I asked Vans and they said they didn't know, an answer which I found suprising since they sell the darned thing.



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dennis.glaeser(at)eds.com
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:15 am Post subject: Vans wingtip nav antenna

It doesn't really matter - orient it whatever way fits best.  The

lateral vs. longitudinal direction can't matter, or else performance

would depend on the direction you are flying   As long as the antenna

is aligned with the polarization of the signal (horizontal for Nav,

vertical for Com) you're good to go.



I'm using a Bob Archer Nav antenna in my wingtip (many reports of

excellent reception).  I've never seen any pictures or reports on the

Van's Nav antenna.



Dennis Glaeser

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		   On a related issue: how should the copper tape be oriented in the tip,

laterally or longitudinally? The directions just say horizontally. I
	


asked Vans and they said they didn't know, an answer which I found

suprising since they sell the darned thing. 

Jekyll 7A

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Jekyll

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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 12:27 pm Post subject: Re: Vans wingtip nav antenna

 	  dennis.glaeser(at)eds.com wrote: 	
		  It doesn't really matter - orient it whatever way fits best.  The

lateral vs. longitudinal direction can't matter, or else performance

would depend on the direction you are flying   Dennis Glaeser

	




Dennis: Thanks for knocking that dunce cap right down over my ears where it belongs. My ears have been getting a bit drafty lately.



  



Jekyll 

Duh

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