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Old April 7th 13, 07:34 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default PowerFlarm antenna recommendation

On Sunday, April 7, 2013 9:30:28 AM UTC-7, Sam Discusflyer wrote:
Hi,


I received the dipole with the core. Is this still the recommended

antenna for best performance with the core/brick?


Steve Michalik

S9


Steve,

The dipole is probably the best practical antenna available. If your glider nose is not carbon fiber, and you have reasonable clearance 3" from metal stuff, then installing one dipole on each side of the nose works well. Keep the center feed coax at right angle leading away from the antenna elements for a few inches too.

bumper