klehman(at)albedo.net
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 Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 6:28 pm Post subject: Zaon MRX antenna position |
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Hans
Are you saying that satisfactory operation has been obtained with an
external antenna but without the $150. coax cable and "gain adapter" ?
I'm surprised that the installation manual insists that a single
external MRX antenna must be on the bottom of the aircraft. Before
seeing that manual I was thinking of trying an external antenna on the
roof. With a high wing VFR airplane I figure my blind spot and most of
my traffic is above me most of the time. I don't think I'm willing to
spend $280. for dual antenna cabling plus the antenna cost since the
unit works fairly well just sitting on my glareshield.
Ken
hansriet wrote:
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I own the MRX as well and agree that it's essential for safe flight in high traffic areas.
I am building the MRX into the panel with the Zaon installation kit (couldn't be bothered bending the aluminum myself for the $30 they're asking).
The external antenna can be any transponder antenna like the $12 TED antennas that are for sale on eBay. Don't install the PCAS antenna too close to the transponder antenna, otherwise you'll need an expensive attenuator.
I don't know if the XRX has the capabilities for external antennas, but that would be the way to go.
Hans van Riet
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