Options are limited if you don't want an external antenna. If the area over
the spars is fiberglass, you could use the "Bob Archer Sportcraft" folded
dipole, which is flexible and can be mounted to the inside of curved
surfaces. Dimensions are 12" X 26.5", mod SA-006, from Chief Aircraft $82.50
US.

You might be able to find a home for this antenna somewhere else, like under
the glareshield, if there's room.

One could also make their own dipole antenna by separating the inner
conductor and outer shield, then extending same in opposite directions (or
alternately soldering the coax conductors to two strips of copper foil or
wires). The total length of the antenna, both sides, for 121.5 Mhz, would be
about 3ft.10-1/4in. or 1.174 M.

Since response to 121.5 MHz ELTs is scheduled to end in 3 years, I purchase
a 406 MHz PLB w/ built in GPS for $500 USD ($550 before rebate - - which I
haven't received yet!). This unit must be tripped manually, is registered to
me, and can attach to parachute harness etc.

good luck

bumper

wrote in message
oups.com...
Any advice out there re the preferred location for an ELT antenna in a
Ventus 2 ? With a Carbon fiber fuselage its not obvious to me the best
place to install the antenna ( Ameriking supplied - about 20 inches
long ) The factory suggests "under the canopy" , but to me I can't see
how to do that easily . All suggestions welcome .

Ron Clarke (ZA)