Portable/handheld radio

"john smith" wrote in message
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"Danny Deger" wrote:

Can anyone give me ideas how and where to mount the radio? I am thinking on
the panel (if there is room) with the antenna up far enough to give it some
exposure. If you have any, please email me some pics of your mounting
technique.

With the external antenna, I have a 3.5-inch wide nylon webbing strap
that goes around my thigh. The belt clip on the radio slides onto the
webbing and the radio rests on my thigh. The buttons and knobs are
easily accessible and the LCD display is readily visible.

I always found that my portable (a little Vertex) works fine with just the
rubber duckie antenna that comes with it. I have flown hundreds of hours with
it on a light lanyard around my neck.

"Vaughn Simon" wrote in message
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"john smith" wrote in message
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In article ,
"Danny Deger" wrote:

Can anyone give me ideas how and where to mount the radio? I am
thinking on
the panel (if there is room) with the antenna up far enough to give it
some
exposure. If you have any, please email me some pics of your mounting
technique.

With the external antenna, I have a 3.5-inch wide nylon webbing strap
that goes around my thigh. The belt clip on the radio slides onto the
webbing and the radio rests on my thigh. The buttons and knobs are
easily accessible and the LCD display is readily visible.

I always found that my portable (a little Vertex) works fine with just
the rubber duckie antenna that comes with it. I have flown hundreds of
hours with it on a light lanyard around my neck.


Do you use a hand held mic? If yes, does the handheld have a standard
aircraft type mic jack?

Do you use the speaker that is on the hand held, or do you have some type of
head phones?

Danny Deger

"Danny Deger" wrote in message
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I always found that my portable (a little Vertex) works fine with just
the rubber duckie antenna that comes with it. I have flown hundreds of hours
with it on a light lanyard around my neck.


Do you use a hand held mic? If yes, does the handheld have a standard
aircraft type mic jack?

It came with an adapter for a standard aircraft headset, but in my
particular case I have never used it. It is very handy to just lift up the
portable and talk. Doing so also orients the antenna properly.


Do you use the speaker that is on the hand held, or do you have some type of
head phones?

I use the speaker that came with it, but that probably would not work in
your Taylorcraft. (I use my handheld in a glider)

If you value your ears, you will use a regular aviation headset. That
said, if you wish to go minimum, I suppose you could try one of those general
purpose noise canceling headsets that cost around $100.00. I have a set and
they are amazing, but I have never had reason to try them in a light airplane.
Certain well-sealing earbuds may also work.

Vaughn





Danny Deger

In article ,
"Danny Deger" wrote:

Do you use a hand held mic? If yes, does the handheld have a standard
aircraft type mic jack?

Do you use the speaker that is on the hand held, or do you have some type of
head phones?

Handhelds usually come with an adaptor that will accept standard
two-plug aviation headsets. You will also need a PTT switch to plug
in-line with the mic plug if you are using a standard headset. ICOM
A2/20 series handhelds had an optional headset adaptor with a PTT that
could be set to PTT or VOX. The switchbox also had mic gain and sidetone
adjustments.

"john smith" wrote in message
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You will also need a PTT switch to plug
in-line with the mic plug if you are using a standard headset.

Or just use the PTT switch on the radio if it is handy. It is good to have
a yoke or stick mounted PTT switch (especially if you fly in crowded patterns),
but on the other hand I hate extra cords. Also, don't some manufacturers make a
headset with a built-in PTT switch?

Vaughn

Danny Deger wrote:

"Vaughn Simon" wrote in message
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"john smith" wrote in message
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In article ,
"Danny Deger" wrote:


Can anyone give me ideas how and where to mount the radio? I am
thinking on
the panel (if there is room) with the antenna up far enough to give it
some
exposure. If you have any, please email me some pics of your mounting
technique.

With the external antenna, I have a 3.5-inch wide nylon webbing strap
that goes around my thigh. The belt clip on the radio slides onto the
webbing and the radio rests on my thigh. The buttons and knobs are
easily accessible and the LCD display is readily visible.

I always found that my portable (a little Vertex) works fine with just
the rubber duckie antenna that comes with it. I have flown hundreds of
hours with it on a light lanyard around my neck.



Do you use a hand held mic? If yes, does the handheld have a standard
aircraft type mic jack?

Do you use the speaker that is on the hand held, or do you have some type of
head phones?

Danny Deger



I tried to use my iCom in a J3 once. Could hardly hear it. That is when
I bought the headset adapter to interface with the radio. If you have a
handheld, buy the headset adapter.

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Regards, Ross
C-172F 180HP
KSWI