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     1. 03:30 AM - Antenna locations  (Don Miller)
 
 
 
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Time: 03:30:38 AM PST US
From: Don Miller <millerdon@voyager.net>
Subject: RV8-List: Antenna locations

--> RV8-List message posted by: Don Miller <millerdon@voyager.net>

Hi Carl

I worked with Bill McKelvey of Huron Avionics at Port Huron, MI and
arranged the antennas equally spaced along the aft portion of the
belly; #1 & #2 com, marker beacon and transponder, with the comm
antennas separated as much as possible.  ILS "whiskers" adjacent to
the tailwheel mount; and GPS on top of the glareshield.  Contrary to
Garmin instructions, I lightly coated the GPS antenna with a light
coating of black paint with no ill effects.  Belly-mounted antennas
get backing plates; also, use platenuts for easy removal later.
Drag?  So far, 60% power from the O-360 has produced 165k @ 7,000 ft.
I'm happy.

Don Miller