PowerFlarm at Uvalde?

On Aug 11, 11:55*am, JS wrote:
A note on the vertical antenna on the FLARM unit. I didn't like
looking at it so the first mod to the OzFLARM in the Nimbus 3 was to
remove the black plastic casing from the antenna and replace it with
Tygon tubing.
The second mod was to buy a stick-on antenna and put it on the canopy.
Anyone at Uvalde can probably have a look at VJS, but I don't think
Steve is using that antenna yet. Photo also on Soaring Cafe. That
antenna was available from Nigel Andrews (RF Developments) who built
the OzFLARM. Perhaps still is available, or perhaps from Swift
Avionics who do have other remote FLARM antennas.
Jim

Yes, to all that may be interested, come have a look at the antenna on
the canopy of my Nimbus. Too bad the little black one can't be
removed, Jim. FCC Requlations to keep us from putting some sort of
"high gain" antenna on there, and blasting out that power! But, there
is a second antenna connection location. For now, I am just living
with the stick. And the FLARM unit blocks very little of my view over
the nose. I can easily see all again by leaning forward a little bit.

Steve Leonard
Current owner of VJS

On Aug 12, 12:00*am, Steve Leonard wrote:
FCC Requlations to keep us from putting some sort of
"high gain" antenna on there, and blasting out that power! *

You're kidding, right?

On Aug 12, 5:24*am, T8 wrote:
On Aug 12, 12:00*am, Steve Leonard wrote:

FCC Requlations to keep us from putting some sort of
"high gain" antenna on there, and blasting out that power! *

You're kidding, right?

Nope. The antenna is permanently installed (my understanding, as
required by the FCC for them to grant approval), and removal will very
likely damage the unit. Note to all: PLEASE do not take this as a
challenge to remove without damaging! Warranty will likely go away,
as you are doing what I have been told is expressly forbidden in the
manual.

Steve Leonard
(I am a user, not a reader! :-) )