Rotating Beacon vs. Flashing Beacon

"Mike Rapoport" writes:

Has anyone replaced a beacon with the new flashing
type?

I did during The Big Annual in 2000.
http://lairds.org/Kyler/photos/disk0...g/image_viewer

I also added Whelan strobes to the tips and tail at the same time.

How far from your COM antenna is it?

10 feet? My strobe is on top of the tail (part of the rudder). Comm.
antennas are on the top of the fuselage. (See photo.)

Is there any noise on the COM?

I haven't noticed it. (I think I *would* notice it if it's there. Such
things annoy me. But maybe I mentally filter it now.)

--kyler

Thanks for all the replies. I ordered the Whelan strobe type beacon
yesterday. It was $800 and the cost to overhaul the rotating beacon was
quoted at
$900(!!!).

Mike
MU-2

"Kyler Laird" wrote in message
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"Mike Rapoport" writes:

Has anyone replaced a beacon with the new flashing
type?

I did during The Big Annual in 2000.
http://lairds.org/Kyler/photos/disk0...g/image_viewer

I also added Whelan strobes to the tips and tail at the same time.

How far from your COM antenna is it?

10 feet? My strobe is on top of the tail (part of the rudder). Comm.
antennas are on the top of the fuselage. (See photo.)

Is there any noise on the COM?

I haven't noticed it. (I think I *would* notice it if it's there. Such
things annoy me. But maybe I mentally filter it now.)

--kyler