Sorry. Don't remember the source. Had it when I was installing the
antenna. Suppose I could find it if I spend hours of searching,
but don't have time for it now - just remember it off hand.

But I think the 8+ feet refers to the body being in direct
path of the radiation pattern. If you place it in such a way that your
body is on the other side of the ground plane or on other side of a metal
shield you should be OK.

Jerry Springer wrote in message thlink.net...
And where would you be getting that information from? Don't know many small
single engine airplanes that would meet that requirement.

Jerry

Paul Lee wrote:
AFAIK the tranponder antenna should be 8+ feet away from warm bodies.

"Rich S." wrote in message ...

"Paul Lee" wrote in message
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There is nothing wrong with the $22 one. Only for fast birds,
you may want an aerodynamic shaped one.
Composite projects can even build the $22 jobs into wings, etc.

Hey! Don't forget us wood and fabric types. I was going to install mine
under my seat, but then I thought about possible radiation effects on the
family jewels. I mentioned this to my wife who poo-pooed my concern. So I
put it under her seat.

Rich S.