Upgrading panel to IFR with Garmin 650 but want an emergency NAV. I was going to use a handheld Yaesu because I like the thought of a third emergency COM if the whole panel died, but the reception is marginal with the rubber ducky. Worked well in terminal area but marginal outside 15-20NM.
Looking to install external antenna (maybe Archer?) but not sure what to get since the Yaesu receives both COM/NAV/LOC/GS. My initial thought was it's an emergency I would rather have an antenna tuned for NAV but alternatively you could have one tuned for COM since NAV reception is not as sensitive.
I know very little about radio theory so I need some help. Thanks!
Looking to install external antenna (maybe Archer?) but not sure what to get since the Yaesu receives both COM/NAV/LOC/GS. My initial thought was it's an emergency I would rather have an antenna tuned for NAV but alternatively you could have one tuned for COM since NAV reception is not as sensitive.
I know very little about radio theory so I need some help. Thanks!
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