FLARM antenna mounts for ASG-29

I have seen some beautiful setups with nice antenna holders for the powerflarm brick. Where do you buy these or are they built by the owners? Any tips would be welcomed.

Happy Labor Day!

Sean

On Monday, September 2, 2013 6:13:15 AM UTC-7, Sean F (F2) wrote:
I have seen some beautiful setups with nice antenna holders for the powerflarm brick. Where do you buy these or are they built by the owners? Any tips would be welcomed.



Happy Labor Day!



Sean

First find out if the nose on your ship is reinforced with CF . . .

Rex Mayes has been installing the small center fed dipole antennas inside the nose on the ASH26E. That works very well, as the wall of the nose is fiberglass. Unfortunately, on the 31Mi there is a course weave of carbon, that you can easily see looking from the inside with strong light outside, which precludes that location due to the carbon. Not sure about the ASG-29.

Anyway, with the carbon reinforced nose you have fewer options. I've seen a couple of installs with the dipoles mounted under the glareshield with the upper radiator poking through a hole in the shield. Sub-optimal due to the metal bits and equipment blocking the RF, but I'm guessing it still works.

bumper

Used a cardboard temp and it works right out of the box. Impressive. The oudie shows me riding my bike around the airport with a portable. Will build (wish this was commercially available) a nicer one this winter when able.

Thanks!!

Sean

On Monday, September 2, 2013 6:13:15 AM UTC-7, Sean F (F2) wrote:
I have seen some beautiful setups with nice antenna holders for the powerflarm brick. Where do you buy these or are they built by the owners? Any tips would be welcomed. Happy Labor Day! Sean

Sean,

Some other antenna options that are cleaner and work. I believe the 2.3" will fit in the 29. Measure the height available, if you can fit the 3.4 use it. They also have a 18" cable length so less loss.

http://www.craggyaero.com/cables_&_antennas.htm

Richard
www.craggyaero.com

On Monday, September 2, 2013 1:39:02 PM UTC-4, Richard wrote:
On Monday, September 2, 2013 6:13:15 AM UTC-7, Sean F (F2) wrote: I have seen some beautiful setups with nice antenna holders for the powerflarm brick. Where do you buy these or are they built by the owners? Any tips would be welcomed. Happy Labor Day! Sean Sean, Some other antenna options that are cleaner and work. I believe the 2.3" will fit in the 29. Measure the height available, if you can fit the 3.4 use it. They also have a 18" cable length so less loss. http://www.craggyaero.com/cables_&_antennas.htm Richard www.craggyaero.com

There are photos on the ASW-27 group site showing PF installation using above antenna.
UH

I have had really good results building mounts from plexiglass. You can buy inexpensive 1/8" sheets at any hardware store and easily cut it with a fine jigsaw. With a heat gun you can bend, twist and form it to a variety of shapes and it remains clear and strong once it cools.

May be worth trying out for your needs.



On Monday, September 2, 2013 3:09:57 PM UTC-7, wrote:
On Monday, September 2, 2013 1:39:02 PM UTC-4, Richard wrote:

On Monday, September 2, 2013 6:13:15 AM UTC-7, Sean F (F2) wrote: I have seen some beautiful setups with nice antenna holders for the powerflarm brick. Where do you buy these or are they built by the owners? Any tips would be welcomed. Happy Labor Day! Sean Sean, Some other antenna options that are cleaner and work. I believe the 2.3" will fit in the 29. Measure the height available, if you can fit the 3.4 use it. They also have a 18" cable length so less loss. http://www.craggyaero.com/cables_&_antennas.htm Richard www.craggyaero.com



There are photos on the ASW-27 group site showing PF installation using above antenna.

UH

Consider the "what if" if you have to jettison your canopy. You don't want the antenna wires restricting the canopy ejection during an emergency.
Craig

It's doubtful those flimsy cables/mounts would retain a canopy against the
relative wind.


"Craig R." wrote in message
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Consider the "what if" if you have to jettison your canopy. You don't want
the antenna wires restricting the canopy ejection during an emergency.
Craig

Dan, some of the top pilots in the world flying 29's will disagree with you and have taken precautions for their antenna installation.


On Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:02:51 AM UTC-7, Dan Marotta wrote:
It's doubtful those flimsy cables/mounts would retain a canopy against the
relative wind.

I know someone who made antenna holders with a 3D printer.

On Monday, September 2, 2013 6:13:15 AM UTC-7, Sean F (F2) wrote:
I have seen some beautiful setups with nice antenna holders for the powerflarm brick. Where do you buy these or are they built by the owners? Any tips would be welcomed.