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0. 07:19 AM - Please Make A Contribution To Support Your Lists (Matt Dralle)
1. 06:24 AM - Test (Patrick Ladd)
2. 06:43 AM - Re: Test (Charlie England)
3. 07:01 AM - Parting out Firestar II (Lanny Fetterman)
4. 08:54 AM - Re: Test (william sullivan)
5. 11:51 AM - Handheld Radio Performance Issue (Dee One)
6. 12:50 PM - Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue (Herb)
7. 01:52 PM - Re: Parting out Firestar II (K I)
8. 02:04 PM - Re: Parting out Firestar II (Larry Cottrell)
9. 02:34 PM - Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue (Charlie England)
10. 04:06 PM - Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue (Dee LeBlanc)
11. 05:24 PM - Re: Parting out Firestar II (John Hauck)
12. 05:26 PM - Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue (Larry Cottrell)
13. 05:36 PM - Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue (B Young)
14. 05:57 PM - Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue (John Hauck)
15. 06:06 PM - Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue (John Hauck)
16. 06:16 PM - Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue (Herb)
17. 06:30 PM - Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue (George Alexander)
18. 06:52 PM - Re: Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue (John Hauck)
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| Subject: | Please Make A Contribution To Support Your Lists |
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Is anyone out there? Nothing from the Kolb list for three days. My jazz
list is working OK. Anybody ?
Pat
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On 11/4/2015 8:23 AM, Patrick Ladd wrote:
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> Is anyone out there? Nothing from the Kolb list for three days. My
> jazz list is working OK. Anybody ?
>
> Pat
I'm here; I just got nothin' to say....
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| Subject: | Parting out Firestar II |
SINCE THE LIST IS SLOW. I WILL THROW THIS OUT THERE ONE MORE TIME.
I will consider offers on anything I left to sell. It will be the price
we settle on, plus actual shipping costs, on items small enough to ship.
Large items are pick up only. You will pay the price agreed upon, I will
ship, and scan the shipping receipt, so you can see the actual cost of
shipping. After you receive your item and are satisfied, you will
reimburse me for the shipping cost. Already sold are the Rotax 503, BRS
and Landing gear. The Cage and fuselage tube are trash, and can not be
used. Parts of interest I still have are, 2, five gal. fuel tanks with
dual fuel senders and gauge, streamline struts, Wheel pants (broken but
repairable if you can do fiberglass work.) Tail feathers, Wheels and
tires with go cart brakes, Right wing, all good. Left wing has damage to
wing tip but is repairable. Bendix / King KX99 radio. NEW Telex
50-Digital Noise Cancelling headset. Open flat bed trailer. Lowrance
Airmap GPS. Too many smaller items to list. E-mail me off list, if you
are interested in anything listed, or need something not listed. Please,
serious inquiries only! Lanny Fetterman donaho1@verizon.net
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No activity. There is some activity on the Facebook Kolb page.
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On Wed, 11/4/15, Charlie England <ceengland7@gmail.com> wrote:
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Test
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 9:42 AM
Charlie England <ceengland7@gmail.com>
On 11/4/2015 8:23 AM, Patrick Ladd wrote:
>
>
> Is anyone out there? Nothing from the Kolb list
for three days. My
> jazz list is working OK. Anybody ?
>
> Pat
I'm here; I just got nothin' to say....
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| Subject: | Handheld Radio Performance Issue |
Well, after six months of totally rebuilding my Mark 3, I completed the annual
inspection, Test flight, I now have a couple hours on the new engine and rebuild
airframe.
My airport(L 38) is fairly busy so I purchased two headsets, Intercom, and a ICOM
A6 handheld. The problem is that my transmissions are weak and barely readable.
I have no experience with handheld radios. How can I remedy this problem?
Your experience and recommendations are appreciated.
I am thinking that I will need a remote antenna of some sort. I also understand
that it is best to install a remote antenna as for away from the engine (Rotax582)as
possible.
Thanks for your recommendations,
Dee
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The Past is History
The Future is a Mystery
Today is a Gift
Thats Why They Call it the Present
Read this topic online here:
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| Subject: | Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue |
New radio? The driver and final transistors operate in a linear
mode. Meaning that if the final is shot...one can still hear a
transmission some yards away...Herb
On 11/04/2015 01:51 PM, Dee One wrote:
>
> Well, after six months of totally rebuilding my Mark 3, I completed the annual
inspection, Test flight, I now have a couple hours on the new engine and rebuild
airframe.
>
> My airport(L 38) is fairly busy so I purchased two headsets, Intercom, and a
ICOM A6 handheld. The problem is that my transmissions are weak and barely readable.
I have no experience with handheld radios. How can I remedy this problem?
Your experience and recommendations are appreciated.
>
> I am thinking that I will need a remote antenna of some sort. I also understand
that it is best to install a remote antenna as for away from the engine (Rotax582)as
possible.
>
> Thanks for your recommendations,
> Dee
>
> --------
> The Past is History
> The Future is a Mystery
> Today is a Gift
> Thats Why They Call it the Present
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=448719#448719
>
>
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| Subject: | Parting out Firestar II |
Greetings Kolbers=2C
I also have some leftover stuff from my Firestar II. Wing Struts=2C Gauges
=2C Strobe lights and hot box=2C Soft-pack BRS=2C Gear Legs and Build Plans
. No reasonable offer refused. Email me off of the list. I am currently wor
king on my Mark III. I have flown it a few times however it still flies sli
ghtly tail heavy.
Kurt
Kolb Mark III
From: donaho1@verizon.net
Subject: Kolb-List: Parting out Firestar II
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| Subject: | Re: Parting out Firestar II |
Since we are advertising, I have a nice low time 503 with auto oil
injection that I would part with at a very reasonable price.
541 586 5030
Larry
On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 2:52 PM, K I <wrk2win4u@msn.com> wrote:
> Greetings Kolbers,
>
> I also have some leftover stuff from my Firestar II. Wing Struts, Gauges,
> Strobe lights and hot box, Soft-pack BRS, Gear Legs and Build Plans. No
> reasonable offer refused. Email me off of the list. I am currently working
> on my Mark III. I have flown it a few times however it still flies slightly
> tail heavy.
>
> Kurt
> Kolb Mark III
>
> ------------------------------
> From: donaho1@verizon.net
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kolb-List: Parting out Firestar II
> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2015 10:00:50 -0500
>
>
> SINCE THE LIST IS SLOW. I WILL THROW THIS OUT THERE ONE MORE TIME.
>
> I will consider offers on anything I left to sell. It will be the price we
> settle on, plus actual shipping costs, on items small enough to ship. Large
> items are pick up only. You will pay the price agreed upon, I will ship,
> and scan the shipping receipt, so you can see the actual cost of shipping.
> After you receive your item and are satisfied, you will reimburse me for
> the shipping cost. Already sold are the Rotax 503, BRS and Landing gear.
> The Cage and fuselage tube are trash, and can not be used. Parts of
> interest I still have are, 2, five gal. fuel tanks with dual fuel senders
> and gauge, streamline struts, Wheel pants (broken but repairable if you can
> do fiberglass work.) Tail feathers, Wheels and tires with go cart brakes,
> Right wing, all good. Left wing has damage to wing tip but is repairable.
> Bendix / King KX99 radio. NEW Telex 50-Digital Noise Cancelling headset.
> Open flat bed trailer. Lowrance Airmap GPS. Too many smaller items to list.
> E-mail me off list, if you are interested in anything listed, or need
> something not listed. Please, serious inquiries only! Lanny Fetterman
> donaho1@verizon.net
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| Subject: | Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue |
On 11/4/2015 1:51 PM, Dee One wrote:
>
> Well, after six months of totally rebuilding my Mark 3, I completed the annual
inspection, Test flight, I now have a couple hours on the new engine and rebuild
airframe.
>
> My airport(L 38) is fairly busy so I purchased two headsets, Intercom, and a
ICOM A6 handheld. The problem is that my transmissions are weak and barely readable.
I have no experience with handheld radios. How can I remedy this problem?
Your experience and recommendations are appreciated.
>
> I am thinking that I will need a remote antenna of some sort. I also understand
that it is best to install a remote antenna as for away from the engine (Rotax582)as
possible.
>
> Thanks for your recommendations,
> Dee
Hi Dee,
More details on how your transmissions sound at the 'other end' would
help with diagnosis & with coming up with solutions.
Are they weak, as in low volume on the other end, or just distorted, or
buried in noise that's also being transmitted?
If you sit in the plane on the ground with engine off and transmit, does
the same problem exist at the other end?
Any decent handheld should have enough power to reach across the field,
'line of sight'. But there are several issues that can come into play
when you're running the engine and airborne. When airborne, range is
even better, but noise can mask the actual audio. The noise can be
engine/wind noise, or can be electrical noise from engine ignition or
even from the engine's generator.
For longer range transmissions, a properly designed external antenna can
significantly improve performance. If you're handy with electrical
tools, high performing antennas can be pretty easy to make.
Give us some more info so we can help.
Charlie
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| Subject: | Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue |
Thanks for the good diagnostic questions. I=92ll try engine-off
transmitions and get more/better feedback the next time I go out.
Thanks,
Dee LeBlanc
leblancds@cox.net
cell 225-802-1038
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Past is History
The Future is a Mystery
Today is a Gift
That=92s Why They Call it the Present
> On Nov 4, 2015, at 4:33 PM, Charlie England <ceengland7@gmail.com>
wrote:
>
<ceengland7@gmail.com>
>
> On 11/4/2015 1:51 PM, Dee One wrote:
>>
>> Well, after six months of totally rebuilding my Mark 3, I completed
the annual inspection, Test flight, I now have a couple hours on the new
engine and rebuild airframe.
>>
>> My airport(L 38) is fairly busy so I purchased two headsets,
Intercom, and a ICOM A6 handheld. The problem is that my transmissions
are weak and barely readable. I have no experience with handheld radios.
How can I remedy this problem? Your experience and recommendations are
appreciated.
>>
>> I am thinking that I will need a remote antenna of some sort. I also
understand that it is best to install a remote antenna as for away from
the engine (Rotax582)as possible.
>>
>> Thanks for your recommendations,
>> Dee
>
> Hi Dee,
>
> More details on how your transmissions sound at the 'other end' would
help with diagnosis & with coming up with solutions.
>
> Are they weak, as in low volume on the other end, or just distorted,
or buried in noise that's also being transmitted?
>
> If you sit in the plane on the ground with engine off and transmit,
does the same problem exist at the other end?
>
> Any decent handheld should have enough power to reach across the
field, 'line of sight'. But there are several issues that can come into
play when you're running the engine and airborne. When airborne, range
is even better, but noise can mask the actual audio. The noise can be
engine/wind noise, or can be electrical noise from engine ignition or
even from the engine's generator.
>
> For longer range transmissions, a properly designed external antenna
can significantly improve performance. If you're handy with electrical
tools, high performing antennas can be pretty easy to make.
>
> Give us some more info so we can help.
>
> Charlie
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Parting out Firestar II |
I'll vouch for Larry C's 503. I have flown with that engine in his FSII
many times over the years. It is an extremely strong engine.
Still have not found time to check on my airplane. Maybe in the next
few days we'll have a chance to see if it is where I left it at Gantt
International Airport. I hope so. ;-)
john h
mkIII
hauck's holler, Alabama
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Larry
Cottrell
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Parting out Firestar II
Since we are advertising, I have a nice low time 503 with auto oil
injection that I would part with at a very reasonable price.
541 586 5030
Larry
On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 2:52 PM, K I <wrk2win4u@msn.com> wrote:
Greetings Kolbers,
I also have some leftover stuff from my Firestar II. Wing Struts,
Gauges, Strobe lights and hot box, Soft-pack BRS, Gear Legs and Build
Plans. No reasonable offer refused. Email me off of the list. I am
currently working on my Mark III. I have flown it a few times however it
still flies slightly tail heavy.
Kurt
Kolb Mark III
_____
From: donaho1@verizon.net
Subject: Kolb-List: Parting out Firestar II
SINCE THE LIST IS SLOW. I WILL THROW THIS OUT THERE ONE MORE TIME.
I will consider offers on anything I left to sell. It will be the price
we settle on, plus actual shipping costs, on items small enough to ship.
Large items are pick up only. You will pay the price agreed upon, I will
ship, and scan the shipping receipt, so you can see the actual cost of
shipping. After you receive your item and are satisfied, you will
reimburse me for the shipping cost. Already sold are the Rotax 503, BRS
and Landing gear. The Cage and fuselage tube are trash, and can not be
used. Parts of interest I still have are, 2, five gal. fuel tanks with
dual fuel senders and gauge, streamline struts, Wheel pants (broken but
repairable if you can do fiberglass work.) Tail feathers, Wheels and
tires with go cart brakes, Right wing, all good. Left wing has damage to
wing tip but is repairable. Bendix / King KX99 radio. NEW Telex
50-Digital Noise Cancelling headset. Open flat bed trailer. Lowrance
Airmap GPS. Too many smaller items to list. E-mail me off list, if you
are interested in anything listed, or need something not listed. Please,
serious inquiries only! Lanny Fetterman donaho1@verizon.net
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| Subject: | Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue |
Charlie can definitely get you straightened out, but if you are using a
rubber ducky antenna, you can be assured that you are going to need an
external antenna. So if you are indeed using the antenna that came with the
radio, I think you can limit the experimentation to see what the problem is
.
Larry
On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 5:06 PM, Dee LeBlanc <leblancds@cox.net> wrote:
> Thanks for the good diagnostic questions. I=99ll try engine-off
> transmitions and get more/better feedback the next time I go out.
>
> Thanks,
> Dee LeBlanc
> leblancds@cox.net
> cell 225-802-1038
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> The Past is History
> The Future is a Mystery
> Today is a Gift
> That=99s Why They Call it the Present
>
>
> On Nov 4, 2015, at 4:33 PM, Charlie England <ceengland7@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> On 11/4/2015 1:51 PM, Dee One wrote:
>
>
> Well, after six months of totally rebuilding my Mark 3, I completed the
> annual inspection, Test flight, I now have a couple hours on the new engi
ne
> and rebuild airframe.
>
> My airport(L 38) is fairly busy=C3=A2=82=AC=C2 so I purchased two h
eadsets, Intercom,
> and a ICOM A6 handheld. The problem is that my transmissions are weak and
> barely readable. I have no experience with handheld radios. How can I
> remedy this problem? Your experience and recommendations are appreciated.
>
> I am thinking that I will need a remote antenna of some sort. I also
> understand that it is best to install a remote antenna as for away from t
he
> engine (Rotax582)as possible.
>
> Thanks for your recommendations,
> Dee
>
>
> Hi Dee,
>
> More details on how your transmissions sound at the 'other end' would hel
p
> with diagnosis & with coming up with solutions.
>
> Are they weak, as in low volume on the other end, or just distorted, or
> buried in noise that's also being transmitted?
>
> If you sit in the plane on the ground with engine off and transmit, does
> the same problem exist at the other end?
>
> Any decent handheld should have enough power to reach across the field,
> 'line of sight'. But there are several issues that can come into play whe
n
> you're running the engine and airborne. When airborne, range is even
> better, but noise can mask the actual audio. The noise can be engine/wind
> noise, or can be electrical noise from engine ignition or even from the
> engine's generator.
>
> For longer range transmissions, a properly designed external antenna can
> significantly improve performance. If you're handy with electrical tools
,
> high performing antennas can be pretty easy to make.
>
> Give us some more info so we can help.
>
> Charlie
>
>
> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List
> http://www.matronics.com/contribution
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue |
the next question is,,, are you using batteries, or aircraft power?
battery power should be clean, and a better antenna should give you the
best results.... if you are using aircraft power, make sure you have a
power filter and a good antenna.
Boyd
On Nov 4, 2015 12:54 PM, "Dee One" <leblancds@cox.net> wrote:
>
> Well, after six months of totally rebuilding my Mark 3, I completed the
> annual inspection, Test flight, I now have a couple hours on the new engi
ne
> and rebuild airframe.
>
> My airport(L 38) is fairly busy so I purchased two headsets, Int
ercom,
> and a ICOM A6 handheld. The problem is that my transmissions are weak and
> barely readable. I have no experience with handheld radios. How can I
> remedy this problem? Your experience and recommendations are appreciated.
>
> I am thinking that I will need a remote antenna of some sort. I also
> understand that it is best to install a remote antenna as for away from t
he
> engine (Rotax582)as possible.
>
> Thanks for your recommendations,
> Dee
>
> --------
> The Past is History
> The Future is a Mystery
> Today is a Gift
> That=99s Why They Call it the Present
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=448719#448719
>
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| Subject: | Handheld Radio Performance Issue |
I have had an ICOM A6 in my MKIII for some time now. It is a really good little
radio. I use a 24" stainless steel ELT antenna mounted under the nose cone
attached through a sheet aluminum ground plane. I also use a 20,000 to 25,000
uf installed to the positive and negative output wires on the voltage reg/rec.
I frequently carry on conversations with Larry Cottrell's ICOM base station VHF
at 75 to 80 sm.
I have used handheld radios, STS, Bendix/King KX-99, ICOM A-24 and A-6, in all
three of my Kolbs. That is all I need to make the flights over the years from
here to the Arctic Ocean.
Another item I use to reduce noise picked up in the cockpit is a leather mike muff
with a small hole on each side. I can't remember where I got mine, but here
is one very similar and a little less expensive:
http://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/10492
A good ground is absolutely essential for good performance.
john h
mkIII
hauck's holler, Alabama
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From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dee One
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 1:51 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Handheld Radio Performance Issue
Well, after six months of totally rebuilding my Mark 3, I completed the annual
inspection, Test flight, I now have a couple hours on the new engine and rebuild
airframe.
My airport(L 38) is fairly busy so I purchased two headsets, Intercom, and a ICOM
A6 handheld. The problem is that my transmissions are weak and barely readable.
I have no experience with handheld radios. How can I remedy this problem?
Your experience and recommendations are appreciated.
I am thinking that I will need a remote antenna of some sort. I also understand
that it is best to install a remote antenna as for away from the engine (Rotax582)as
possible.
Thanks for your recommendations,
Dee
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That is a 20 to 25 thousand uf CAPACITOR.
Sorry about that.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 7:57 PM
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Handheld Radio Performance Issue
I have had an ICOM A6 in my MKIII for some time now. It is a really good little
radio. I use a 24" stainless steel ELT antenna mounted under the nose cone
attached through a sheet aluminum ground plane. I also use a 20,000 to 25,000
uf installed to the positive and negative output wires on the voltage reg/rec.
I frequently carry on conversations with Larry Cottrell's ICOM base station VHF
at 75 to 80 sm.
I have used handheld radios, STS, Bendix/King KX-99, ICOM A-24 and A-6, in all
three of my Kolbs. That is all I need to make the flights over the years from
here to the Arctic Ocean.
Another item I use to reduce noise picked up in the cockpit is a leather mike muff
with a small hole on each side. I can't remember where I got mine, but here
is one very similar and a little less expensive:
http://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/10492
A good ground is absolutely essential for good performance.
john h
mkIII
hauck's holler, Alabama
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From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dee One
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 1:51 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Handheld Radio Performance Issue
Well, after six months of totally rebuilding my Mark 3, I completed the annual
inspection, Test flight, I now have a couple hours on the new engine and rebuild
airframe.
My airport(L 38) is fairly busy so I purchased two headsets, Intercom, and a ICOM
A6 handheld. The problem is that my transmissions are weak and barely readable.
I have no experience with handheld radios. How can I remedy this problem?
Your experience and recommendations are appreciated.
I am thinking that I will need a remote antenna of some sort. I also understand
that it is best to install a remote antenna as for away from the engine (Rotax582)as
possible.
Thanks for your recommendations,
Dee
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The Future is a Mystery
Today is a Gift
Thats Why They Call it the Present
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and do not forget to ground the engine to the airframe..I use braided
cable..Herb
On 11/04/2015 07:56 PM, John Hauck wrote:
>
> I have had an ICOM A6 in my MKIII for some time now. It is a really good little
radio. I use a 24" stainless steel ELT antenna mounted under the nose cone
attached through a sheet aluminum ground plane. I also use a 20,000 to 25,000
uf installed to the positive and negative output wires on the voltage reg/rec.
>
> I frequently carry on conversations with Larry Cottrell's ICOM base station VHF
at 75 to 80 sm.
>
> I have used handheld radios, STS, Bendix/King KX-99, ICOM A-24 and A-6, in all
three of my Kolbs. That is all I need to make the flights over the years from
here to the Arctic Ocean.
>
> Another item I use to reduce noise picked up in the cockpit is a leather mike
muff with a small hole on each side. I can't remember where I got mine, but
here is one very similar and a little less expensive:
>
> http://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/10492
>
> A good ground is absolutely essential for good performance.
>
> john h
> mkIII
> hauck's holler, Alabama
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dee One
> Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 1:51 PM
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kolb-List: Handheld Radio Performance Issue
>
>
> Well, after six months of totally rebuilding my Mark 3, I completed the annual
inspection, Test flight, I now have a couple hours on the new engine and rebuild
airframe.
>
> My airport(L 38) is fairly busy so I purchased two headsets, Intercom, and a
ICOM A6 handheld. The problem is that my transmissions are weak and barely readable.
I have no experience with handheld radios. How can I remedy this problem?
Your experience and recommendations are appreciated.
>
> I am thinking that I will need a remote antenna of some sort. I also understand
that it is best to install a remote antenna as for away from the engine (Rotax582)as
possible.
>
> Thanks for your recommendations,
> Dee
>
> --------
> The Past is History
> The Future is a Mystery
> Today is a Gift
> Thats Why They Call it the Present
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=448719#448719
>
>
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John Hauck wrote:
> ------- S - N - I - P -------
> Another item I use to reduce noise picked up in the cockpit is a leather mike
muff with a small hole on each side. I can't remember where I got mine, but
here is one very similar and a little less expensive:
> --
Made my own mike muff..... Cut the thumb from an old leather work glove (punch
a hole on each side). Wrap some thin (1/4") foam sheet material from a box that
a watch came in around the mike and slip the muff over it. Works great.
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FS II R503 N709FS
http://www.oh2fly.net
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George A/Gang:
A good example of field expedience.
Wished I had thought of that before I dished out the dough.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of George Alexander
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 8:30 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Handheld Radio Performance Issue
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John Hauck wrote:
> ------- S - N - I - P -------
> Another item I use to reduce noise picked up in the cockpit is a leather
mike muff with a small hole on each side. I can't remember where I got
mine, but here is one very similar and a little less expensive:
> --
Made my own mike muff..... Cut the thumb from an old leather work glove
(punch a hole on each side). Wrap some thin (1/4") foam sheet material from
a box that a watch came in around the mike and slip the muff over it. Works
great.
--------
George Alexander
FS II R503 N709FS
http://www.oh2fly.net
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