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Old August 14th 17, 11:10 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dave Nadler
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Default Safe distance between PowerFLARM and Mode-C antenna

On Monday, August 14, 2017 at 1:29:06 PM UTC-5, Marton K.Sz. wrote:
...the Mode-C transponder transmits with high power pulses (up to 400 watts),
which could instantly destroy the sensitive and delicate RF input stages
of the PowerFLARM.

Is there an established safe distance that should be maintained between the
Mode-C antenna and the PowerFLARM unit or antennas? Are there any guideleines
or experience on this? I haven't found anything in the manual.


Yes you can destroy your PowerFLARM by placing FLARM antenna too close to
your transponder antenna.

Well hidden in the FLARM manual:
Antennas should be spaced **at least 30cm apart**, including other antennas
like COM/NAV, XPDR, etc.

Hope that helps,
Best Regards, Dave