RVG8tor
Well Known Member
I am going with two bent whip antennas near the wing spar under the foot wells like I have seen on many RV-8s. My issue is with the transponder antenna. I have not paid attention to where RV-8 drivers are putting these, so please tell me where you put yours and QC what I have pictured below. I have the GRX-327, it states to keep the transponder antenna 3 feet from other antennas and 3 feet from the transponder unit. It also lists a 6.6 foot limit on RG400 cable, there are other cables listed that I have not heard of that would allow longer runs. The location I would like to use due to the cable length limit is just forward of the rear seat on the left near the floor rib. This location meets all of the criteria but it put it 22" from the left VHF antenna. I can't remember but I thought someone has used this location with success. My alternative is to move it aft, of the baggage area about even with the bell crank, this will require me to find the fancy cable and appropriately size BNC connectors.
Please let me know what locations you have used for the transponder antenna, if you exceeded the 6.6 foot limit with RG400 cable. Thanks for the help. In the picture you can see all three doublers set in place but not drilled.
Cheers
Please let me know what locations you have used for the transponder antenna, if you exceeded the 6.6 foot limit with RG400 cable. Thanks for the help. In the picture you can see all three doublers set in place but not drilled.
Cheers