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1. 06:14 AM - Fw: Rebuilding an old warbird - Seafire (Bob Heiser)
2. 12:35 PM - NORAD (pilot623)
3. 12:54 PM - Re: NORAD (Larry Wheat)
4. 02:49 PM - Re: NORAD (Brian Anderson)
5. 02:53 PM - Re: NORAD (Brian Anderson)
6. 03:14 PM - Re: NORAD (pilot623)
7. 09:15 PM - Re: (no subject) (Lance Goddard)
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| Subject: | Fwd: Rebuilding an old warbird - Seafire |
Gotta love these old war birds!!
What a thrill for this restorer when he saw his work fly for the first
time since 1950. Brilliant work. The only flying one of its kind in
the world.
The sound of this plane is incredible - nothing beats the sound of a
Spitfire's Merlin engine.
This aircraft, the Seafire, got its name from the "Sea Spitfire." The
land-based Spitfire was modified with a tail hook added and folding
wings, so it could be flown from and onto carriers at sea.
Beautiful aircraft!
_The Seafire XV_
_<_http://www.youtube.com/v/TneYPcyGbbY&autoplay=1&rel=0_>_
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I realized shortly after takeoff from Houston yesterday that radio reception
was almost nonexistent and transmission was nonexistent. After dodging
controlled airspace at Abilene and Lubbock, I arrived Clovis (KCVN) without
issue. Once on the ground, the local FBO said he had received a call from
DHS about me but he assured them I was an expected arrival. Besides that, I
was squawking 7600 the whole way.
My guess is an antenna problem which would be the easier (cheaper) fix. My
com antenna is built into the vertical stab so access there is long gone but
I would be able to install an antenna behind the baggage area by clipping
the coax and installing a new connector.
My question for the group is what recommendations do you have for com
antennas that can install and operate inside the airframe? I'm having the
radio bench tested before making my next move. Oh, and I have ordered an
I-com handheld which I've wanted to do forever.
Jim
N623JF
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I had to do the same thing on my Pulsar III. If you remove the rudder
you can access the two rivets that connect the 1/2 wave dipole glued to
the rudder. Just clip the cable and pull out. When you install the
antenna don=92t forget about the ground plane. You can use aluminum tape
or fab on out of thin aluminum. I made mine out of soft aluminum sheet
(easier to get the contour) and glued in place. Did a test after
installation and SWR was 1.7 to 1 MUCH better than I thought I would
get. Any help I can render feel free to contact me. Larry Wheat 206
819-2352 J250 Moses Lake, Washington USA
On Feb 2, 2015, at 12:33 PM, pilot623 <pilot623@gmail.com> wrote:
> I realized shortly after takeoff from Houston yesterday that radio
reception was almost nonexistent and transmission was nonexistent. After
dodging controlled airspace at Abilene and Lubbock, I arrived Clovis
(KCVN) without issue. Once on the ground, the local FBO said he had
received a call from DHS about me but he assured them I was an expected
arrival. Besides that, I was squawking 7600 the whole way.
>
> My guess is an antenna problem which would be the easier (cheaper)
fix. My com antenna is built into the vertical stab so access there is
long gone but I would be able to install an antenna behind the baggage
area by clipping the coax and installing a new connector.
>
> My question for the group is what recommendations do you have for com
antennas that can install and operate inside the airframe? I'm having
the radio bench tested before making my next move. Oh, and I have
ordered an I-com handheld which I've wanted to do forever.
>
> Jim
> N623JF
>
>
>
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Jim,
It is pretty easy to build an equivalent Com antenna inside the
fuselage, i.e. a full dipole, with the ferrite toroids on the coax at
the centre of the antenna. This avoids the need for a ground plane, and
in my view makes an installation which is much easier to adjust if
needed.
Originally I made an ELT antenna from copper tape, copying the Bob
Nuckolls design that was in Kitplanes many years ago [gee, it was a long
time ago now I think back - - about 16 years or so]. The antenna had a
dipole centered on 121.5, and also a dipole for 243 on the same centre
point. Because of the respective wavelengths these two dipoles function
independently, even though they are physically connected at the centre.
The copper tape extends around one side of the fuselage right behind the
baggage bulkhead and is glassed over to secure it. The fact that it is
in a curve makes virtually no difference to the performance, except that
the element lengths might be a fraction shorter. I remember trimming
mine with an SWR meter to get the best match at 121.5. It required about
1/2 inch trimming off the ends to get the match exactly ring, with an
SWR about 1.2:1 from memory.
I have a photo of the installation I can email to you. Just need to find
where it is.
Brian
> On 3/02/2015, at 9:33 am, pilot623 <pilot623@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I realized shortly after takeoff from Houston yesterday that radio
reception was almost nonexistent and transmission was nonexistent. After
dodging controlled airspace at Abilene and Lubbock, I arrived Clovis
(KCVN) without issue. Once on the ground, the local FBO said he had
received a call from DHS about me but he assured them I was an expected
arrival. Besides that, I was squawking 7600 the whole way.
> My guess is an antenna problem which would be the easier (cheaper)
fix. My com antenna is built into the vertical stab so access there is
long gone but I would be able to install an antenna behind the baggage
area by clipping the coax and installing a new connector.
> My question for the group is what recommendations do you have for com
antennas that can install and operate inside the airframe? I'm having
the radio bench tested before making my next move. Oh, and I have
ordered an I-com handheld which I've wanted to do forever.
> Jim
> N623JF
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Jim,
Here is the photo of the ELT antenna. Simple.
Brian
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Looks amazingly like what I have for ELT. Must have been looking at the same
plans. Thanks for the picture.
_____
From: owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Brian Anderson
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: NORAD
Jim,
Here is the photo of the ELT antenna. Simple.
Brian
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| Subject: | Re: (no subject) |
Flying in commercial again but getting ever closer..... Hotel reservation m
ade and check is in the mail. I'll bring some pictures of a fuel injected 9
12iS Pulsar III installation.
Thank you very much for making this gathering happen again!
Lance Goddard
Sent from my iPad
> On Jan 28, 2015, at 2:50 PM, GREGSMI@aol.com wrote:
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> We are full speed ahead for the Pulsar reunion. It will be May 28 =93
31 in Lawrence, Kansas. We will be staying and meeting at the Holiday Inn E
xpress. Please call 785-749-7555 to make your room reservations and be sure t
o tell them you are with the Pulsar group to get the special rate of $65/nig
ht.
>
> After many years of great service our caterer has retired. Our new caterer
comes highly recommended but the prices are higher. The cost for the event i
s $135/each. Please send your check and reservations to
>
> Greg Smith
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> 4404 SE Gemstone LN
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> Topeka, KS. 66609
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> Please indicate if you will be flying in your Pulsar.
>
> The event schedule will be the same as in the past.
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> May 28
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> Arrivals at Lawrence airport.
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> Pizza and drinks at the hotel meeting room at 6:30PM
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> May 29
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> 7AM breakfast at hotel meeting room.
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> 8:30 =93 12 seminars
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> 12-1:30 Lunch served at hotel
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> 2-5 seminars
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> 6PM BarBQ served at hotel
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> May 30
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> 7AM Breakfast at hotel
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> 8:30 drive to airport for flying
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> 12 Lunch served at airport
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> 5PM return to hotel
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> 6:30 Prime Rib dinner served at hotel
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> 7:30 short program
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> May 31 Breakfast and departures
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