---------------------------------------------------------- Avionics-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 04/29/03: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:01 PM - Surplus comm antenna (Ken Simmons) 2. 06:36 PM - Re: Surplus comm antenna (Tom...) 3. 08:28 PM - Re: Surplus comm antenna (Ken Simmons) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:01:39 PM PST US Subject: Avionics-List: Surplus comm antenna From: "Ken Simmons" --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Ken Simmons" I got what I thought was a good deal on a surplus comm antenna, but I'm not sure now. I can't seem to find any information on the antenna. It's a stainless steel bent whip with a ceramic insulator at the base. The only numbers on the insulator are NS4W4103 and under that CAS. I can't find any specific information on this antenna. The only thing I found was a general statement that this type of antenna is no good above 127MHz. There is also some question of how much airspeed this type of mount can handle (building an RV-8). Any ideas? Thanks ken ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:36:31 PM PST US From: "Tom..." Subject: RE: Avionics-List: Surplus comm antenna --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Tom..." Hiya Mr. Ken Can your RV-8 go 255? Go to this URL and go down the page a ways to "AV-534" http://www.chiefaircraft.com/cgi-bin/hazel.cgi?action=serve&item=/Aircraft/A ntennas/RAMiller.html AV534 BENT ROD Antenna (118-136MHz) Deluxe stainless steel quarterwave "work horse" type Com Antenna, durably constructed of "super-tuff" Type 302 Stainless Steel with a large stress-relieving tapered ferrule. Complete with porcelain insulators and mounting hardware. Impedance 50 Ohms nominal, split end lug connection. Maximum altitude 20,000 ft. Max rated speed 250 MPH. Installed height 19 1/2". Weight 3 1/4 oz. http://www.chiefaircraft.com/Aircraft/Antennas/Images/AS_AV534.jpg -----Original Message----- From: owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ken Simmons Subject: Avionics-List: Surplus comm antenna --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Ken Simmons" I got what I thought was a good deal on a surplus comm antenna, but I'm not sure now. I can't seem to find any information on the antenna. It's a stainless steel bent whip with a ceramic insulator at the base. The only numbers on the insulator are NS4W4103 and under that CAS. I can't find any specific information on this antenna. The only thing I found was a general statement that this type of antenna is no good above 127MHz. There is also some question of how much airspeed this type of mount can handle (building an RV-8). Any ideas? 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