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| Subject: | Resolution: NORAD |
How often do you go into an aircraft repair, especially avionics, and find
the fix was the simplest possible thing?
A bit of panel diving identified my problem and the fix was just as easy.
When building my plane, to aid in removal of the panel, I added a barrel to
connect two BNCs behind the radio stack. The barrel had lost its innards and
was no longer connecting the radio to the antenna. Add new barrel and the
problem is fixed.
And I now have a handheld for backup!
Jim
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From: owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of pilot623
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 2:34 PM
Subject: Pulsar-List: NORAD
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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