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 Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 3:55 pm Post subject: Resolution: NORAD |
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How often do you go into an aircraft repair, especially avionics, and find the fix was the simplest possible thing?
A bit of panel diving identified my problem and the fix was just as easy. When building my plane, to aid in removal of the panel, I added a barrel to connect two BNCs behind the radio stack. The barrel had lost its innards and was no longer connecting the radio to the antenna. Add new barrel and the problem is fixed.
And I now have a handheld for backup!
Jim
[quote] From: owner-pulsar-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of pilot623
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 2:34 PM
To: Pulsar-Aviators(at)yahoogroups.com; pulsar-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: NORAD
I realized shortly after takeoff from Houston yesterday that radio reception was almost nonexistent and transmission was nonexistent. After dodging controlled airspace at Abilene and Lubbock, I arrived Clovis (KCVN) without issue. Once on the ground, the local FBO said he had received a call from DHS about me but he assured them I was an expected arrival. Besides that, I was squawking 7600 the whole way.
My guess is an antenna problem which would be the easier (cheaper) fix. My com antenna is built into the vertical stab so access there is long gone but I would be able to install an antenna behind the baggage area by clipping the coax and installing a new connector.
My question for the group is what recommendations do you have for com antennas that can install and operate inside the airframe? I'm having the radio bench tested before making my next move. Oh, and I have ordered an I-com handheld which I've wanted to do forever.
Jim
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