Hi! Duncan./Brian Davies/Gerry and all.
The belly mounted antenna I now have is CI-122 from Adams Aviation at
140.13 incl VAT. recommended by "Ash" the guy who used to do the panels for
RD Aviation. As you perhaps noticed
it sweeps backwards in a manner which clears my trailer floor when I winch
the a/c backwards.
However I'm not convinced that the improvement over the standard copper tape
in the fin close out is particularly worth the expense and effort, but as
yet another attempt to improve my ICOM IC A200 RECEPTION it just adds to the
list of things to try because "you name it I've tried it" with many
professional people having been involved with VSWR meters you name it, but
of course I have the Jabiru 3300 engine installation which may be the cause
of the reception problem.
OK some lucky folks sing praises of the ICOM but I must speak as to my
misfortunes, and I would expect that the CAA have taken their action on
informed experiences, and "good gear" doesn't get sold off at bum prices for
no reason ?
Ivor Phillips is suggesting the following alternative to be investigated by
anyone on the point of making a purchase............. before you commit your
self to the Microair look at this radio from Australia
http://www.mcp.com.au/xcom760/online-sales/main-page.html
read the spec about monitoring two channels at once.
There are some things that I dearly wish I had the opportunity and cash to
revisit.
Yes, hope to see you at Kemble, Gerry!
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa MKI/Jabiru 3300
<ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
Bob,
Any more details of the belly-mounted antenna? The fin mounted version is
poor with any radio if the receiving station is infront (like an airfield
that is being flown towards!).
Duncan McF
>
> Hi! Brian.
> I'm pretty sure that the ICOM IC A200 is no longer approved gear for new
> installations. Quite frankly on my experiences on a "grp ship" I consider
> that to be a good decision by the CAA.
> Mine is still poor on reception depending on engine shadow even with a new
> belly mounted antenae at about 140.! Believe me I have tried every thing
to
> solve the problem and find myself needing to fly most often with the
squelch
> facility off. The squelch control is automatic and can not be regulated
> freely by an in flight control making it IMHO unfit for purpose.
> I'm given to understand that the Microair set is the best thing since
sliced
> bread, suggest you investigate further.Mendholson supplied mine.
> Otherwise I have an ICOM IC A 200 you can pay me for!!!!
> Regards
> Bob Harrison
>
>
> Does any one know of a UK supplier for the Icom IC A200 transceiver? I
know
> I can get it from the US but it would be nice to have UK supplier support.
>
> Brian Davies kit 454
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