[rebel-builders] Moose: Avionics and Antennas

[Ted Waltman]

Hello Bob,

I had two 430's on my Moose as well as glide slope, ELT; I just didn't have
a storm scope or TAS. Both GPS antennas were on the cabin roof. The comm
antennas were right behind them and worked well in that location. The ELT
antenna was under the dorsal fin (I assume it worked fine there <grin>).
The VOR antenna's were on the top of the tail / vertical stabilizer pointed
to the rear. The localizer/glide slope & transponder antennas were on the
belly, just aft of the seats.

I can email you pics to your email addr if you want them.

Ted

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Robert
Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 11:24 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Avionics and Antennas

I am looking for help and advise on antenna selection and location for a
Murphy Moose . It will be equipped with the following goodies. 2- Chelton
systems, 2 - 430's, 2- comm, 2-Nav, 1-TAS, 1- WX500 storm scope, 2- VOR &
glide scope, ELT and 1-ADI Tru-Trac auto pilot. There will be 12 -14
antennas involved or possibly less if sharing is feasible involving
splitters?? I have also been told wing tip antennas are not as good as
conventional mount.If there is anyone with previous similar experience I
would appreciate comments and recommendations. Thanks. - Bob J



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[Robert Johnson]

Great stuff Ted: That is really helpful and pics would be also very much
appreciated. You can "e" mail to : bestofbo@cogeco.ca Thanks for your help.
Bob J Rebel 192/731, Moose 226

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted Waltman" <tedwaltman@i1ci.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 1:35 PM
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] Moose: Avionics and Antennas

Hello Bob,

I had two 430's on my Moose as well as glide slope, ELT; I just didn't
have
a storm scope or TAS. Both GPS antennas were on the cabin roof. The comm
antennas were right behind them and worked well in that location. The ELT
antenna was under the dorsal fin (I assume it worked fine there <grin>).
The VOR antenna's were on the top of the tail / vertical stabilizer
pointed
to the rear. The localizer/glide slope & transponder antennas were on the
belly, just aft of the seats.

I can email you pics to your email addr if you want them.

Ted

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[rickhm]

Ted,

Any chance you could post the pictures! I'm interested as well!

Rick Muller
SR70

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Ted Waltman" <tedwaltman@i1ci.com>

Hello Bob,

I had two 430's on my Moose as well as glide slope, ELT; I just didn't have
a storm scope or TAS. Both GPS antennas were on the cabin roof. The comm
antennas were right behind them and worked well in that location. The ELT
antenna was under the dorsal fin (I assume it worked fine there ).
The VOR antenna's were on the top of the tail / vertical stabilizer pointed
to the rear. The localizer/glide slope & transponder antennas were on the
belly, just aft of the seats.

I can email you pics to your email addr if you want them.

Ted

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Robert
Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 11:24 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Avionics and Antennas

I am looking for help and advise on antenna selection and location for a
Murphy Moose . It will be equipped with the following goodies. 2- Chelton
systems, 2 - 430's, 2- comm, 2-Nav, 1-TAS, 1- WX500 storm scope, 2- VOR &
glide scope, ELT and 1-ADI Tru-Trac auto pilot. There will be 12 -14
antennas involved or possibly less if sharing is feasible involving
splitters?? I have also been told wing tip antennas are not as good as
conventional mount.If there is anyone with previous similar experience I
would appreciate comments and recommendations. Thanks. - Bob J



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[Mike Kimball]

Make sure you have three feet of separation between COMM antennas and not
too close to the GPS antennas. You definitely want two of those. One is
feasable with a splitter but eliminates features you may want. One VOR
antenna on the tail with a splitter is fine. The V-shaped antenna commonly
seen there is for VOR, localizer, and glideslope. The two antennas most
commonly found on the belly are for marker beacons and transponder. I
mounted those under the belly with access through the gearbox area. I had
to cut an access plate under the pilot's seat area for the rearmost mounting
point for the marker beacon antenna (CI-102 from ACS). I wouldn't put the
ELT antenna under the dorsal fin just because you might want to get to it
someday. I definitely wouldn't put it under a metal dorsal fin. You'll
need a quadraplexor splitter (CI-1125 from ACS) to operate two NAV and two
glideslope receivers from one antenna.

I've talked to Bob Archer about his antennas mounted in the wingtips. He
told me they are in common use in many RV type airplanes and are reporting
no problems. There is no reason that I can see for it not to work in a
fiberglass wingtip in a Murphy airplane except special precautions must be
taken in the installation with strobes. I may be able to dig up Bob's phone
number if you want to talk to him. FWIW, despite his reassurance and my
knowledge of RF systems (I manage a satellite tracking station) I decided to
mount mine on the roof for shorter cable runs, easier installation, and a
bit of old fashioned fear of anything new.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Robert
Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:24 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Moose: Avionics and Antennas

Great stuff Ted: That is really helpful and pics would be also very much
appreciated. You can "e" mail to : bestofbo@cogeco.ca Thanks for your help.

Bob J Rebel 192/731, Moose 226

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted Waltman" <tedwaltman@i1ci.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 1:35 PM
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] Moose: Avionics and Antennas

Hello Bob,

I had two 430's on my Moose as well as glide slope, ELT; I just didn't
have
a storm scope or TAS. Both GPS antennas were on the cabin roof. The comm
antennas were right behind them and worked well in that location. The ELT
antenna was under the dorsal fin (I assume it worked fine there <grin>).
The VOR antenna's were on the top of the tail / vertical stabilizer
pointed
to the rear. The localizer/glide slope & transponder antennas were on the
belly, just aft of the seats.

I can email you pics to your email addr if you want them.

Ted

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Robert
Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 11:24 AM
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Subject: [rebel-builders] Avionics and Antennas

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[Mike Kimball]

Resending. Got an error the first time.

Mike
044SR

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Kimball [mailto:mkimball@gci.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 11:42 AM
To: 'rebel-builders@dcsol.com'
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] Moose: Avionics and Antennas

Make sure you have three feet of separation between COMM antennas and not
too close to the GPS antennas. You definitely want two of those. One is
feasable with a splitter but eliminates features you may want. One VOR
antenna on the tail with a splitter is fine. The V-shaped antenna commonly
seen there is for VOR, localizer, and glideslope. The two antennas most
commonly found on the belly are for marker beacons and transponder. I
mounted those under the belly with access through the gearbox area. I had
to cut an access plate under the pilot's seat area for the rearmost mounting
point for the marker beacon antenna (CI-102 from ACS). I wouldn't put the
ELT antenna under the dorsal fin just because you might want to get to it
someday. I definitely wouldn't put it under a metal dorsal fin. You'll
need a quadraplexor splitter (CI-1125 from ACS) to operate two NAV and two
glideslope receivers from one antenna.

I've talked to Bob Archer about his antennas mounted in the wingtips. He
told me they are in common use in many RV type airplanes and are reporting
no problems. There is no reason that I can see for it not to work in a
fiberglass wingtip in a Murphy airplane except special precautions must be
taken in the installation with strobes. I may be able to dig up Bob's phone
number if you want to talk to him. FWIW, despite his reassurance and my
knowledge of RF systems (I manage a satellite tracking station) I decided to
mount mine on the roof for shorter cable runs, easier installation, and a
bit of old fashioned fear of anything new.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Robert
Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:24 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Moose: Avionics and Antennas

Great stuff Ted: That is really helpful and pics would be also very much
appreciated. You can "e" mail to : bestofbo@cogeco.ca Thanks for your help.

Bob J Rebel 192/731, Moose 226

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted Waltman" <tedwaltman@i1ci.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 1:35 PM
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] Moose: Avionics and Antennas

Hello Bob,

I had two 430's on my Moose as well as glide slope, ELT; I just didn't
have
a storm scope or TAS. Both GPS antennas were on the cabin roof. The comm
antennas were right behind them and worked well in that location. The ELT
antenna was under the dorsal fin (I assume it worked fine there <grin>).
The VOR antenna's were on the top of the tail / vertical stabilizer
pointed
to the rear. The localizer/glide slope & transponder antennas were on the
belly, just aft of the seats.

I can email you pics to your email addr if you want them.

Ted

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[Dale Fultz]

Is there a distance the Com needs to be away from the Transponder antenna??
Dale SR-033




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[Rick Johnson]

ditto,

Rick
SR277

From: rickhm@comcast.net
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Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 20:16:45 +0000

Ted,

Any chance you could post the pictures! I'm interested as well!

Rick Muller
SR70

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Ted Waltman" <tedwaltman@i1ci.com>

Hello Bob,

I had two 430's on my Moose as well as glide slope, ELT; I just didn't

have

a storm scope or TAS. Both GPS antennas were on the cabin roof. The comm
antennas were right behind them and worked well in that location. The

ELT

antenna was under the dorsal fin (I assume it worked fine there ).
The VOR antenna's were on the top of the tail / vertical stabilizer

pointed

to the rear. The localizer/glide slope & transponder antennas were on

the

belly, just aft of the seats.

I can email you pics to your email addr if you want them.

Ted

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of

Robert

Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 11:24 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Avionics and Antennas

I am looking for help and advise on antenna selection and location for a
Murphy Moose . It will be equipped with the following goodies. 2-

Chelton

systems, 2 - 430's, 2- comm, 2-Nav, 1-TAS, 1- WX500 storm scope, 2- VOR

&

glide scope, ELT and 1-ADI Tru-Trac auto pilot. There will be 12 -14
antennas involved or possibly less if sharing is feasible involving
splitters?? I have also been told wing tip antennas are not as good as
conventional mount.If there is anyone with previous similar experience I
would appreciate comments and recommendations. Thanks. - Bob J



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[Ted Waltman]

Two pictures of antenna's on top & bottom of fuselage posted this evening to
"S/M 107 Fuselage."

Ted

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ditto,

Rick
SR277

From: rickhm@comcast.net
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To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] Moose: Avionics and Antennas
Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 20:16:45 +0000

Ted,

Any chance you could post the pictures! I'm interested as well!

Rick Muller
SR70

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Ted Waltman" <tedwaltman@i1ci.com>

Hello Bob,

I had two 430's on my Moose as well as glide slope, ELT; I just didn't

have

a storm scope or TAS. Both GPS antennas were on the cabin roof. The comm
antennas were right behind them and worked well in that location. The

ELT

antenna was under the dorsal fin (I assume it worked fine there ).
The VOR antenna's were on the top of the tail / vertical stabilizer

pointed

to the rear. The localizer/glide slope & transponder antennas were on

the

belly, just aft of the seats.

I can email you pics to your email addr if you want them.

Ted

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of

Robert

Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 11:24 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Avionics and Antennas

I am looking for help and advise on antenna selection and location for a
Murphy Moose . It will be equipped with the following goodies. 2-

Chelton

systems, 2 - 430's, 2- comm, 2-Nav, 1-TAS, 1- WX500 storm scope, 2- VOR

&

glide scope, ELT and 1-ADI Tru-Trac auto pilot. There will be 12 -14
antennas involved or possibly less if sharing is feasible involving
splitters?? I have also been told wing tip antennas are not as good as
conventional mount.If there is anyone with previous similar experience I
would appreciate comments and recommendations. Thanks. - Bob J



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