Thanks for the reply. The issue really is the fact that carbon fiber (lower
part of the tail) is not as good a ground plane as the metal of a Cessna.
Should I be using the 'Z' type com antenna that is for building into the
vertical stabalizer? Seems that type doesn't have the same requirement for
a ground plane.

Gary

"UltraJohn" wrote in message
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A lot of the C-150's I've flown just had the ELT with attached whip
antenna
mounted to the side of the baggage area. Nothing fancy!
Usually it will be a satelite that will pick up the signal and get earth
bound rescuers to the general area anyway so your not too concerned about
line of sight.
John


Gary wrote:

Hello;

I am in the finishing stages of building a LIVP and realize that I have

forgotten to allow for the elt. What antenna that would be

suitable to place in the tail area (where the top section is

fiberglass). Getting a ground plane will be difficult. Is there an

alternative way to duplicate the effect of a ground plane? Is there any

issue with proximity to com antennas? I have a wire whip 2nd

antenna that is in that section as well.

Thanks,

Gary Rodgers