REFLECTOR: Radio weak and scratchy
Tom
tomcat05 at comcast.net
Thu Sep 3 19:17:18 CDT 2009
I used this for my #2 radio and it outperforms the embedded winglet
antennas.
http://www.miracleantenna.com/AirWhip.htm
Dear Radio Wave Gurus,
I have a number one radio that is weak and scratchy per ATC. I have dual
Garmin 430s with Shaw wings and embedded ant. I cleaned all my connections
in the radio stack and the BNC connectors to the wing ant connection. I
confirmed continuity of the shielding and central conductor. I had made no
changes in over 300 hour of flying without problem. So I sent it in to
Garmin who "realigned something" and charged me $1,000.00 through my
avionics shop. It is no better. Can only partially be heard by atc on the
taxiways. I suspect and antenna or wiring problem but I am unsure what to
do next. I have run a new coax outside of the plane to the wing BNC and no
difference. If it is the antennae what can it be and how do I check it? If
it is the rack - ideas? My next thought was to replace the BNC connector on
the antenna itself but I was reluctant to if I was just missing something.
I now have upgraded both 430s and can swap them in the rack and it seems to
be slot one problem. I don't think it is a Garmin problem.
Any help would be appreciated. Is there a Radio Shack fix?
Rene'
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