REFLECTOR: Nav/Comm Coax in FB Wings

[Bernard Despins]

I hooked a multimeter to one of the cables (one lead on the core and the 
other lead on the outer braid) and ran a small magnet over the location 
of the antennas.
When the correct antenna/cable combination was found, a small voltage 
was induced in the cable and showed up on the multimeter.  Probably 
better to have a friend help.

Bernard Despins


>
> That test proved inconclusive for me, but I was able to determine which 
> was which through the use of an antenna analyzer. Connect it to one 
> cable or the other, then run your hand along the wing or winglet. When 
> your hand passes the associated antenna antenna, you'll see an increase 
> in SWR on the analyzer. The NAV antenna is in the wing, while the Comm 
> is in the winglet.
>
> If you don't have access to an antenna analyzer or SWR meter, just 
> connect the antennas one way or the other. No harm will be done if you 
> get it wrong. But you'll get better reception one way than the other.
>
>
> dave black
>