---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 10/09/04: 27 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:20 AM - Re: Radio Range (Jerry Calvert) 2. 05:34 AM - Throttle quadrant installation (Shirley Harding) 3. 05:41 AM - prop governor (John Furey) 4. 06:31 AM - Re: Radio Range (Larry Bowen) 5. 07:01 AM - Re: Radio Range (Ken Beene) 6. 07:25 AM - Re: Radio Range (SportAV8R@aol.com) 7. 08:19 AM - RF interference. (Richard Jason) 8. 09:16 AM - Re: RF interference. (Randy Lervold) 9. 09:29 AM - Re: RF interference. (Sam Buchanan) 10. 10:04 AM - Re: prop governor (Jeff Point) 11. 10:55 AM - Re: Radio Range (Jerry Calvert) 12. 12:37 PM - Re: Throttle quadrant installation (Doug Shenk) 13. 03:35 PM - Re: Hann WigWag (Richard McBride) 14. 03:59 PM - Opening 7A-QB Wing crate (MHRV) 15. 05:17 PM - bring on the fuel tanks! (Evan and Megan Johnson) 16. 05:26 PM - Re: I disagree, as usual ;{) (Scott VanArtsdalen) 17. 05:27 PM - Re: Hann WigWag (Scott VanArtsdalen) 18. 05:46 PM - Re: camera in the tail (Scott VanArtsdalen) 19. 05:56 PM - Re: Radio Range (Larry Bowen) 20. 06:04 PM - Re: Radio Range (Larry Bowen) 21. 06:10 PM - Re: Hann WigWag (Larry Bowen) 22. 06:12 PM - Re: Hann WigWag (Larry Bowen) 23. 06:46 PM - Re: RF interference. (Pat Perry) 24. 06:51 PM - Re: Randy Simpson where are you? (Dean) 25. 08:17 PM - [RV10] 4th Annual Coastal Georgia Fall Fly In (Richard Sipp) 26. 09:17 PM - Constant Speed Prop Not Cycling (Ted Lumpkin) 27. 09:49 PM - Re: Opening 7A-QB Wing crate (Mickey Coggins) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:20:18 AM PST US From: "Jerry Calvert" Subject: Re: RV-List: Radio Range --> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Calvert" Larry, I used AKZO primer on my -6 and didn't remove enough from the skin underneath the plate on the inside of the cocpit that the antennae screws connect to. I had a poor ground plane and it showed. I removed all primer to the bare aluminum under the plate and reattached the atennae. Works great now. I pick up communications 70+ miles away that sound like they are in my pattern. Tom is right on about the SWR. I have a bent whip and it is supposed to be about 1.2 SWR. There is a range that it should fall in and be Ok. Search the internet for some good info on SWR. Jerry Calvert Edmond Ok N296JC RV6 ----- Original Message ----- From: "thomas a. sargent" Subject: Re: RV-List: Radio Range > --> RV-List message posted by: "thomas a. sargent" > > Larry: > I believe Bob Knuckles' advice on radio problems is that a large > fraction are caused by poor connections or poor grounding. So make sure > your antenna cable is good and the antenna has a good ground connection. > > The standard test for antenna efficiency is an SWR meter (Standing Wave > Ratio). It's a measure of how well the transmitter power is coupling > into the antenna (actually getting radiated). > > > Larry Bowen wrote: > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > > > I'm a little disappointed in the range of my comm radio. > > -- > Tom Sargent, RV-6A > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:34:38 AM PST US From: "Shirley Harding" Subject: RV-List: Throttle quadrant installation --> RV-List message posted by: "Shirley Harding" Hi Listers - I wonder if any one can direct me to pictures/drawings/advice on installing the Vans throttle quadrant in the centre of an RV6. I have opted not to install the central console, and I don't like the vernier controls, so I want to replace them with the quadrant style. Any advice greatly appreciated. Shirley Harding RV6 VH ASF Finish kit Perth Western Australia ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:41:20 AM PST US From: "John Furey" Subject: RV-List: prop governor --> RV-List message posted by: "John Furey" I'm anticipating the arrival of a constant speed prop so I mounted the governor pad and gear along with the steel line to the front of the engine, all which came with the engine originally. Is there any problem running it this way until my prop comes in when I'll mount the governor & replace the center plug in the crank? I'll have a 300 hour Sensenich 70x80 prop in perfect condition with spinner for sale when the new prop shows up. Also a prestolite starter with 300 hours in perfect condition for sale (no long cranks, engine always heated) like new. John Furey RV6A ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:31:13 AM PST US From: "Larry Bowen" Subject: RE: RV-List: Radio Range --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" Thanks all for the info. It gives me something to start with. Jerry, how did you determine the poor ground? Did it show on the multimeter? - Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Jerry Calvert [mailto:rv6@cox.net] > Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 8:20 AM > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV-List: Radio Range > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Calvert" > > Larry, I used AKZO primer on my -6 and didn't remove enough > from the skin underneath the plate on the inside of the > cocpit that the antennae screws connect to. I had a poor > ground plane and it showed. I removed all primer to the bare > aluminum under the plate and reattached the atennae. Works > great now. I pick up communications 70+ miles away that > sound like they are in my pattern. > > Tom is right on about the SWR. I have a bent whip and it is > supposed to be about 1.2 SWR. There is a range that it > should fall in and be Ok. Search the internet for some good > info on SWR. > > Jerry Calvert > Edmond Ok > N296JC RV6 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "thomas a. sargent" > To: > Subject: Re: RV-List: Radio Range > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "thomas a. sargent" > > --> > > > > Larry: > > I believe Bob Knuckles' advice on radio problems is that a > > large fraction are caused by poor connections or poor > grounding. So > > make sure your antenna cable is good and the antenna has a > good ground connection. > > > > The standard test for antenna efficiency is an SWR meter > > (Standing > Wave > > Ratio). It's a measure of how well the transmitter power > is coupling > > into the antenna (actually getting radiated). > > > > > > Larry Bowen wrote: > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > > > > > I'm a little disappointed in the range of my comm radio. > > > > -- > > Tom Sargent, RV-6A > > > > > > > ============ > Matronics Forums. > ============ > ============ > ============ > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:01:59 AM PST US From: "Ken Beene" Subject: RE: RV-List: Radio Range --> RV-List message posted by: "Ken Beene" Larry, These are all good suggestions on the VSWR and grounding. If this doesn't fix the problem, make sure you don't have Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) being generated in the panel. I recently saw this problem with an electronic engine monitor. The noise was desensitizing the receiver and only strong signals were detectable. The noise would not break the squelch. Ken ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:25:01 AM PST US From: SportAV8R@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Radio Range --> RV-List message posted by: SportAV8R@aol.com Tom is right on about the SWR. I have a bent whip and it is supposed to be about 1.2 SWR. There is a range that it should fall in and be Ok. Search the internet for some good info on SWR.<< Now we're talkin'! Larry, bring that plane up here when you fly off the restricted time, and we'll slap my MFJ antenna analyzer on it and see where the SWR curve lies,and a few other things. -Stormy ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:19:11 AM PST US From: "Richard Jason" Subject: RV-List: RF interference. --> RV-List message posted by: "Richard Jason" I recently installed a King KX 155 nav com in my RV-6 slider. The antenna, new "Comant" is mounted on the top of the turtle deck 18" aft of the canopy skirt when open. Problem, whenever I transmit, the auto pilot, "Digitrak II" does an un commanded abrupt turn and the trim indicator "Ray Allen" goes crazy, all the segments lite up. I have had our local avionics tech (very knowledgeable) check the system and it appears to be fine. He believes, RF radiation from the antenna is passing through the canopy and causing the problem??? My #2 com. an "Icom" with the antenna mounted on the underside of the fuselage, causes no problems. Fix, I moved the top mounted antenna from the top of the fuselage to the underside, the same distance aft of the avionics stack, using all the original hardware. I did not re-route the antenna cable, only moved it from the top to the bottom of the fuselage. Problem disappeared?? Dick Jason RV-6 N661DJ ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:16:21 AM PST US From: "Randy Lervold" Subject: Re: RV-List: RF interference. --> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" Darn, I was going to mount my com antenna on the top of the rear turtledeck also because the RV-3 sits so low to the ground and I don't like getting poked with the belly antenna when cleaning down there. Could we hear from anyone else with a top mounted antenna? Problems, or work ok? Thanks, Randy Lervold www.rv-3.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Jason" Subject: RV-List: RF interference. > --> RV-List message posted by: "Richard Jason" > > I recently installed a King KX 155 nav com in my RV-6 slider. The antenna, new "Comant" is mounted on the top of the turtle deck 18" aft of the canopy skirt when open. > Problem, whenever I transmit, the auto pilot, "Digitrak II" does an un commanded abrupt turn and the trim indicator "Ray Allen" goes crazy, all the segments lite up. > I have had our local avionics tech (very knowledgeable) check the system and it appears to be fine. He believes, RF radiation from the antenna is passing through the canopy and causing the problem??? > My #2 com. an "Icom" with the antenna mounted on the underside of the fuselage, causes no problems. > Fix, I moved the top mounted antenna from the top of the fuselage to the underside, the same distance aft of the avionics stack, using all the original hardware. I did not re-route the antenna cable, only moved it from the top to the bottom of the fuselage. Problem disappeared?? > Dick Jason > RV-6 N661DJ > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:29:37 AM PST US From: Sam Buchanan Subject: Re: RV-List: RF interference. --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan Randy Lervold wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" > > Darn, I was going to mount my com antenna on the top of the rear turtledeck > also because the RV-3 sits so low to the ground and I don't like getting > poked with the belly antenna when cleaning down there. Could we hear from > anyone else with a top mounted antenna? Problems, or work ok? > > Thanks, > Randy Lervold > www.rv-3.com The com antenna on my RV-6 tipup is mounted on the turtle deck and radio performance is very good. I have seen occasions when some extra LEDS on the EI fuel gage lit up during transmit, but no problems with avionics, EZ-Pilot autopilot or RMI engine monitor. I have no idea whether or not the top mounted antenna is the culprit. Sam Buchanan ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 10:04:47 AM PST US From: Jeff Point Subject: Re: RV-List: prop governor --> RV-List message posted by: Jeff Point John, If you run a fixed pitch prop with this setup, pressure will build up in the oil line, which may eventually blow out the crank plug, leading to a loss of oil in flight. This happened to at least one RV lister that I'm aware of. To run a fixed pitch prop with this setup, you need to do one of two things. Either puncture a hole in the rear crank plug to keep pressure from building up in the oil line, or replace the governor pad cover with a cover designed for this application, which has a small groove machined into it, serving the same purpose. Puncturing the rear crank seal is more of a long term solution, since you are upgrading to a C/S prop soon, I'd go with option B. I don't have the part number handy, but call Bart at Aerosport Power, as he helped me with this and is familiar with this part. Jeff Point RV-6 Milwaukee WI > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 10:55:04 AM PST US From: "Jerry Calvert" Subject: Re: RV-List: Radio Range --> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Calvert" Nothing technical.....I had checked the coax cables and they were ok. Next, pulled the antennae and cleaned ALL of the primer off under the attach plate. Bingo! Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Bowen" Subject: RE: RV-List: Radio Range > --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > Thanks all for the info. It gives me something to start with. > > Jerry, how did you determine the poor ground? Did it show on the > multimeter? > > - > Larry Bowen > Larry@BowenAero.com > http://BowenAero.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jerry Calvert [mailto:rv6@cox.net] > > Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 8:20 AM > > To: rv-list@matronics.com > > Subject: Re: RV-List: Radio Range > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Calvert" > > > > Larry, I used AKZO primer on my -6 and didn't remove enough > > from the skin underneath the plate on the inside of the > > cocpit that the antennae screws connect to. I had a poor > > ground plane and it showed. I removed all primer to the bare > > aluminum under the plate and reattached the atennae. Works > > great now. I pick up communications 70+ miles away that > > sound like they are in my pattern. > > > > Tom is right on about the SWR. I have a bent whip and it is > > supposed to be about 1.2 SWR. There is a range that it > > should fall in and be Ok. Search the internet for some good > > info on SWR. > > > > Jerry Calvert > > Edmond Ok > > N296JC RV6 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "thomas a. sargent" > > To: > > Subject: Re: RV-List: Radio Range > > > > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "thomas a. sargent" > > > --> > > > > > > Larry: > > > I believe Bob Knuckles' advice on radio problems is that a > > > large fraction are caused by poor connections or poor > > grounding. So > > > make sure your antenna cable is good and the antenna has a > > good ground connection. > > > > > > The standard test for antenna efficiency is an SWR meter > > > (Standing > > Wave > > > Ratio). It's a measure of how well the transmitter power > > is coupling > > > into the antenna (actually getting radiated). > > > > > > > > > Larry Bowen wrote: > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > > > > > > > I'm a little disappointed in the range of my comm radio. > > > > > > -- > > > Tom Sargent, RV-6A > > > > > > > > > > > > ============ > > Matronics Forums. > > ============ > > ============ > > ============ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 12:37:03 PM PST US From: Doug Shenk Subject: Re: RV-List: Throttle quadrant installation --> RV-List message posted by: Doug Shenk I was planning this also but know of a couple of builders who started down this path and reverted to the push-pull setup - not sure why but suspect it was more trouble than it was worth. One guy said he just could not get the engineering to work the way he wanted. I would contact the manufacturer directly at http://www.vansairforce.net/djm/djmmfg.htm#modelspricing to see what information they might have. Doug Shenk, RV6A Shirley Harding wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Shirley Harding" > >Hi Listers - I wonder if any one can direct me to pictures/drawings/advice on installing the Vans throttle quadrant in the centre of an RV6. I have opted not to install the central console, and I don't like the vernier controls, so I want to replace them with the quadrant style. Any advice greatly appreciated. > >Shirley Harding >RV6 VH ASF >Finish kit >Perth Western Australia > > > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 03:35:45 PM PST US From: "Richard McBride" Subject: Re: RV-List: Hann WigWag Seal-Send-Time: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 18:34:29 -0400 --> RV-List message posted by: "Richard McBride" Larry, Jerry is correct that Bob is no longer selling his unit for the reason stated however, I can tell you with certainty that he is still providing support. I have been in touch with him a half dozen times over the last two months. He has been very helpful. However, he told me just the other day that there have been some serious health issue in his family that have required him to be out of town. Also, the problem I was having ended up not being related to his unit. It is was my head space and timing. The system is now working fine. Rick McBride days away from flying. ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Bowen To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 11:28 PM Subject: RE: RV-List: Hann WigWag --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > I already have one of his units. I'll looking for support. One side works great, the other is buggy. Near as I can determine all connections are correct and sound. I agree there are cheaper/newer/better ones out there now, but I got this one instead. :) If he's closed up shop, he should say so on his website, IMO. http://users.easystreet.com/bhaan/wigwag.pdf Thanks, - Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Jerry Springer [mailto:jsflyrv@earthlink.net] > Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 11:10 PM > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV-List: Hann WigWag > > --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer > > > Larry Bowen wrote: > > >--> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > > > >Any know if Bob Hann is still in the wigwag business? Attempts to > >reach him have gone unanswered. > > > >- > >Larry Bowen > >Larry@BowenAero.com > >http://BowenAero.com > >Do not archive > > > > > > > Larry > I believe that Bob is no longer selling the wigwag system. He > believes that there are simpler cheaper systems now available. > > Jerry ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 03:59:16 PM PST US From: "MHRV" Subject: RV-List: Opening 7A-QB Wing crate --> RV-List message posted by: "MHRV" Just curious if anyone has opened the 7A QB wing crate in the upright position or is this ill advised? Unfortunately, I don't have an easy way to lay it down so I need to open it upright. Thanks ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 05:17:46 PM PST US From: "Evan and Megan Johnson" Subject: RV-List: bring on the fuel tanks! --> RV-List message posted by: "Evan and Megan Johnson" I finally got some good help in the shop and the tank building schedule is moving fast. If any of you guys are considering having the messy part handled by the pros, now is a good time to do it. The turn around times are way shorter than they have ever been before. The winter building season is starting up...I can help you move your project to the next stage. Thanks a bunch..... Evan Johnson (200+ sets of tanks so far) RV10 wings almost done! www.evansaviationproducts.com (530)351-1776 cell ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 05:26:06 PM PST US From: "Scott VanArtsdalen" Subject: RE: RV-List: I disagree, as usual ;{) --> RV-List message posted by: "Scott VanArtsdalen" I think this is what my Fed inspector was alluding to. -- Scott VanArtsdalen RV-4 N311SV 4-ever! --> RV-List message posted by: Wheeler North The only reason I point this out is, keep your records for yourself, and your failing memory, not because of some vague ill understood ruling. Be concise, but state what, when, and who did the maintenance, and remember that these records can be used in any lawsuit, which in my opinion is a prime motivator for them to not be so permanent. W ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 05:27:42 PM PST US From: "Scott VanArtsdalen" Subject: RE: RV-List: Hann WigWag --> RV-List message posted by: "Scott VanArtsdalen" I went with the one sold on B&C's site. It's just a turn signal relay I think. Works pretty good but no bells and whistles. -- Scott VanArtsdalen RV-4 N311SV 4-ever! -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Larry Bowen Subject: RE: RV-List: Hann WigWag --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" I already have one of his units. I'll looking for support. One side works great, the other is buggy. Near as I can determine all connections are correct and sound. I agree there are cheaper/newer/better ones out there now, but I got this one instead. :) If he's closed up shop, he should say so on his website, IMO. http://users.easystreet.com/bhaan/wigwag.pdf Thanks, - Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Jerry Springer [mailto:jsflyrv@earthlink.net] > Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 11:10 PM > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV-List: Hann WigWag > > --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer > > Larry Bowen wrote: > > >--> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > > >Any know if Bob Hann is still in the wigwag business? Attempts to > >reach him have gone unanswered. > > > >- > >Larry Bowen > >Larry@BowenAero.com > >http://BowenAero.com > >Do not archive > > > > > > > Larry > I believe that Bob is no longer selling the wigwag system. He > believes that there are simpler cheaper systems now available. > > Jerry == == == == ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 05:46:20 PM PST US From: "Scott VanArtsdalen" Subject: RE: RV-List: camera in the tail --> RV-List message posted by: "Scott VanArtsdalen" I'm glad you left your comments in. I about fell off my chair as you were landing because your b:tchin' betty was yelling "ANGLE ANGLE PUSH" and I started saying "Shut up." And they you started saying "shut up" on the video in time with me! Great work! -- Scott VanArtsdalen RV-4 N311SV 4-ever! -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Larry Bowen Subject: Re: RV-List: camera in the tail --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" I have some notes here: http://bowenaero.com/copper/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pos=0 - Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com Matt Johnson said: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Matt Johnson" > > What cameras do you guys use? > > - Matt > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bill VonDane > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2004 08:07:16 -0600 > Subject: Re: RV-List: camera in the tail > >> --> RV-List message posted by: Bill VonDane >> >> COOL!!! >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Larry Bowen" >> To: >> Subject: Re: RV-List: camera in the tail >> >> >> --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" >> >> Yes, I have some in-flight video from my second flight on my website. >> >> - >> Larry Bowen, RV-8, 7.2 Hrs >> Larry@BowenAero.com >> http://BowenAero.com >> >> SportAV8R@aol.com said: >> > --> RV-List message posted by: SportAV8R@aol.com >> > >> > Oh, good - a sigmoidoscopy thread! >> > >> > I think Larry Bowen has done this, too. It's on my list of things to >> add >> > to my finished abd flying plane when I get the time. >> > >> > -Stormy >> > >> > >> >> >> === >> === >> === >> === >> >> >> >> > > == == == == ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 05:56:31 PM PST US From: "Larry Bowen" Subject: RE: RV-List: Radio Range --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" I will take you up on that on that offer!! Thanks, - Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com > -----Original Message----- > From: SportAV8R@aol.com [mailto:SportAV8R@aol.com] > Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 10:25 AM > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV-List: Radio Range > > --> RV-List message posted by: SportAV8R@aol.com > > Tom is right on about the SWR. I have a bent whip and it is > supposed to be about 1.2 SWR. There is a range that it > should fall in and be Ok. Search the internet for some good > info on SWR.<< > > Now we're talkin'! > > Larry, bring that plane up here when you fly off the > restricted time, and we'll slap my MFJ antenna analyzer on it > and see where the SWR curve lies,and a few other things. > > -Stormy > > > ============ > Matronics Forums. > ============ > ============ > ============ > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 06:04:44 PM PST US From: "Larry Bowen" Subject: RE: RV-List: Radio Range --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" This area would be on the belly of the plane, where the antenna sits on the skin? Thanks, - Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Jerry Calvert [mailto:rv6@cox.net] > Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 1:55 PM > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV-List: Radio Range > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Calvert" > > Nothing technical.....I had checked the coax cables and they > were ok. Next, pulled the antennae and cleaned ALL of the > primer off under the attach plate. Bingo! > > Jerry > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Larry Bowen" > To: > Subject: RE: RV-List: Radio Range > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > > > Thanks all for the info. It gives me something to start with. > > > > Jerry, how did you determine the poor ground? Did it show on the > > multimeter? > > > > - > > Larry Bowen > > Larry@BowenAero.com > > http://BowenAero.com > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Jerry Calvert [mailto:rv6@cox.net] > > > Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 8:20 AM > > > To: rv-list@matronics.com > > > Subject: Re: RV-List: Radio Range > > > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Calvert" > > > > > > Larry, I used AKZO primer on my -6 and didn't remove > enough from the > > > skin underneath the plate on the inside of the cocpit that the > > > antennae screws connect to. I had a poor ground plane and it > > > showed. I removed all primer to the bare aluminum under > the plate > > > and reattached the atennae. Works great now. I pick up > > > communications 70+ miles away that sound like they are in my > > > pattern. > > > > > > Tom is right on about the SWR. I have a bent whip and it is > > > supposed to be about 1.2 SWR. There is a range that it > should fall > > > in and be Ok. Search the internet for some good info on SWR. > > > > > > Jerry Calvert > > > Edmond Ok > > > N296JC RV6 > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "thomas a. sargent" > > > To: > > > Subject: Re: RV-List: Radio Range > > > > > > > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "thomas a. sargent" > > > > --> > > > > > > > > Larry: > > > > I believe Bob Knuckles' advice on radio > problems is that a > > > > large fraction are caused by poor connections or poor > > > grounding. So > > > > make sure your antenna cable is good and the antenna has a > > > good ground connection. > > > > > > > > The standard test for antenna efficiency is an > SWR meter > > > > (Standing > > > Wave > > > > Ratio). It's a measure of how well the transmitter power > > > is coupling > > > > into the antenna (actually getting radiated). > > > > > > > > > > > > Larry Bowen wrote: > > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > > > > --> > > > > > > > > > > I'm a little disappointed in the range of my comm radio. > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Tom Sargent, RV-6A > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ============ > > > Matronics Forums. > > > ============ > > > ============ > > > ============ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ============ > Matronics Forums. > ============ > ============ > ============ > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 06:10:04 PM PST US From: "Larry Bowen" Subject: RE: RV-List: Hann WigWag --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" I received an email from Bob last night indicating when he was available for support. Thanks, - Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Richard McBride [mailto:rickrv8@msn.com] > Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 6:34 PM > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV-List: Hann WigWag > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Richard McBride" > > Larry, > > Jerry is correct that Bob is no longer selling his unit for > the reason stated however, I can tell you with certainty that > he is still providing support. I have been in touch with him > a half dozen times over the last two months. He has been > very helpful. However, he told me just the other day that > there have been some serious health issue in his family that > have required him to be out of town. Also, the problem I was > having ended up not being related to his unit. It is was my > head space and timing. The system is now working fine. > > Rick McBride > days away from flying. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Larry Bowen > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 11:28 PM > Subject: RE: RV-List: Hann WigWag > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > > > I already have one of his units. I'll looking for support. > One side works > great, the other is buggy. Near as I can determine all > connections are > correct and sound. I agree there are cheaper/newer/better > ones out there > now, but I got this one instead. :) > > If he's closed up shop, he should say so on his website, IMO. > > http://users.easystreet.com/bhaan/wigwag.pdf street.com/bhaan/wigwag.pdf> > > Thanks, > > - > Larry Bowen > Larry@BowenAero.com > http://BowenAero.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jerry Springer [mailto:jsflyrv@earthlink.net] > > Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 11:10 PM > > To: rv-list@matronics.com > > Subject: Re: RV-List: Hann WigWag > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer > > > > > > Larry Bowen wrote: > > > > >--> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > > > > > > >Any know if Bob Hann is still in the wigwag business? > Attempts to > > >reach him have gone unanswered. > > > > > >- > > >Larry Bowen > > >Larry@BowenAero.com > > >http://BowenAero.com > > >Do not archive > > > > > > > > > > > Larry > > I believe that Bob is no longer selling the wigwag system. He > > believes that there are simpler cheaper systems now available. > > > > Jerry > > > ============ > ============ > ============ > ============ > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 06:12:47 PM PST US From: "Larry Bowen" Subject: RE: RV-List: Hann WigWag --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" My Haan wig-wag is on a stick switch. B&C's would require use of a relay to stay with this same lay-out, right? - Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Scott VanArtsdalen [mailto:svanarts@yahoo.com] > Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 8:28 PM > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: RV-List: Hann WigWag > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Scott VanArtsdalen" > > > > I went with the one sold on B&C's site. It's just a turn > signal relay I think. Works pretty good but no bells and whistles. > -- > Scott VanArtsdalen > RV-4 N311SV > 4-ever! > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Larry Bowen > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: RV-List: Hann WigWag > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > I already have one of his units. I'll looking for support. One side > works > great, the other is buggy. Near as I can determine all > connections are > correct and sound. I agree there are cheaper/newer/better ones out > there > now, but I got this one instead. :) > > If he's closed up shop, he should say so on his website, IMO. > http://users.easystreet.com/bhaan/wigwag.pdf > > Thanks, > > - > Larry Bowen > Larry@BowenAero.com > http://BowenAero.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jerry Springer [mailto:jsflyrv@earthlink.net] > > Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 11:10 PM > > To: rv-list@matronics.com > > Subject: Re: RV-List: Hann WigWag > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer > > > > > Larry Bowen wrote: > > > > >--> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > > > > >Any know if Bob Hann is still in the wigwag business? Attempts to > > >reach him have gone unanswered. > > > > > >- > > >Larry Bowen > > >Larry@BowenAero.com > > >http://BowenAero.com > > >Do not archive > > > > > > > > > > > Larry > > I believe that Bob is no longer selling the wigwag system. He > > believes that there are simpler cheaper systems now available. > > > > Jerry > > > == > == > == > == > > > ============ > ============ > ============ > ============ > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 06:46:27 PM PST US From: "Pat Perry" Subject: Re: RV-List: RF interference. --> RV-List message posted by: "Pat Perry" I had lots of problems with a top mount antenna. It could trip the electronic trigger on my ELT and caused noise on the intercom when transmitting. I moved the antenna to the belly just ahead of the spar on the right side and all of the problems went away. Pat Perry Dallas, PA RV-4 N154PK Flies great! >From: Sam Buchanan >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com >To: rv-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: RV-List: RF interference. >Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2004 11:29:00 -0500 > >--> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan > >Randy Lervold wrote: > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" > > > > Darn, I was going to mount my com antenna on the top of the rear >turtledeck > > also because the RV-3 sits so low to the ground and I don't like getting > > poked with the belly antenna when cleaning down there. Could we hear >from > > anyone else with a top mounted antenna? Problems, or work ok? > > > > Thanks, > > Randy Lervold > > www.rv-3.com > > >The com antenna on my RV-6 tipup is mounted on the turtle deck and radio >performance is very good. I have seen occasions when some extra LEDS on >the EI fuel gage lit up during transmit, but no problems with avionics, >EZ-Pilot autopilot or RMI engine monitor. I have no idea whether or not >the top mounted antenna is the culprit. > >Sam Buchanan > > Get ready for school! Find articles, homework help and more in the Back to ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 06:51:01 PM PST US From: "Dean" Subject: Re: RV-List: Randy Simpson where are you? --> RV-List message posted by: "Dean" Scott My experience was similar to Ivan's. I placed my order in March when Randy was offering a discount, free shipping or something of that nature and then kind of forgot it for a while. He did respond to my e-mail and said he had been swamped with orders at that time. I have been under the impression that he works for the titanium company and that his Ti-Downs are a spare time project. I received my order sometime in June and considered the product well worth the wait. Dean Van Winkle RV-9A Fuselage/Finish ----- Original Message ----- From: "H.Ivan Haecker" Subject: Re: RV-List: Randy Simpson where are you? > --> RV-List message posted by: "H.Ivan Haecker" > > I can only add that I also placed an order about 6 months ago and forgot > about it for a couple of months. I was looking for a way to contact him > after I realized that I hadn't received them when they showed up. Perhaps he > has more orders than he can fill. I seem to remember he does this in his > spare time. Having met him once, I am inclined to think you won't have a > problem, unless of course you need them now. > Do not archive > > Ivan Haecker -4 1100hrs. S.Cen. TX > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Subject: RV-List: Randy Simpson where are you? > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: Bluecavu@aol.com > > > > Anyone know as to the whereabouts of Randy Simpson of Airtime > Manufacturing? > > -the guy who makes the Titanium Tie-downs? > > > > I placed an online order for a set back on August 14 and Pay-Pal'ed the > $95 > > to him and haven't seen anything. I've sent him three emails since then > and > > gotten no response whatsoever. > > > > Is his business still viable? Is he still viable? > > > > Scott > > N4ZW > > 150 RV-4 > > > > do not archive > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 08:17:53 PM PST US From: "Richard Sipp" , , , Subject: RV-List: [RV10] 4th Annual Coastal Georgia Fall Fly In --> RV-List message posted by: "Richard Sipp" From: "Richard Sipp" > Greetings: > > Mark your flying schedule for Saturday October 16. That's the date for the > 4th annual Coastal Georgia Fall Fly In. > > Place: Eagle Neck Airpark 1GA0 located on the Georgia coastline half way > between Savannah and St. Simons Island. > > Barbeque is served around noon. Eagle Neck is home to 3 completed RVs and 3 > more under construction including a 10. Any type aircraft welcome. Make a > weekend of it and tour Savannah, book some great off shore fishing or tidal > marsh canoeing. > > Please RSVP to the sender for more information, airport briefing etc. > > Dick Sipp > RV4 250DS > RV10 110DV #65 ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 09:17:37 PM PST US From: Ted Lumpkin Subject: RV-List: Constant Speed Prop Not Cycling --> RV-List message posted by: Ted Lumpkin I am getting my RV-4 prepped for the first flight and did my first run-up today to continue with engine tests. When I tried to cycle the prop nothing happened. No perceptible rpm drop or change in any way. Engine runs fine otherwise. Here's the vital statistics: Overhauled Hartzell compact hub prop Overhauled Woodward governor IO-360 from Bart LaLonde plumbed for c/s prop Run-up rpm - 1700 rpm Oil temp - 178 degrees The engine and prop were in storage for about 3yrs. I've checked the basics: cable connected, governor arm is moving, prop oil line connected with no leaks. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated Ted ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 09:49:35 PM PST US From: Mickey Coggins Subject: Re: RV-List: Opening 7A-QB Wing crate --> RV-List message posted by: Mickey Coggins >Just curious if anyone has opened the 7A QB wing crate in the upright >position or is this ill advised? Unfortunately, I don't have an easy way to >lay it down so I need to open it upright. My 8 QB wings were screwed to the box on the spar end, but not on the wingtip. They use expandable foam bags for the packing. I'd try hard to find a way to lay it down before opening the box. It's really hard to get the box open due to the billions of nails shot in everywhere with a nail gun. -- Mickey Coggins http://www.rv8.ch/ #82007 QB Wings/Fuselage