REFLECTOR: Transponder Antenna

[lawrence epstein]

I have heard repeatedly that teh Transponder is a high output transmission 
and the antenna should be located as far away from the occupants as 
possible.

Larry E.


>From: "Emanuel Lewis" <elewis8 at nycap.rr.com>
>Reply-To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
>To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
>Subject: REFLECTOR: Transponder Antenna
>Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:45:04 -0400
>
>O 540I wrote a few weeks ago asking about best location for a transponder 
>antenna.  I have a new "sharkfin" type antenna I plan to locate under the 
>copilot seat.  Does anyone have information/experience about the difference 
>in performance if the antenna penetrates the fuselage so that its surface 
>is outside vs. mounted inside the fuselage?  Also, how about the size of 
>the aluminum plate that serves as a ground plane?
>Thanks,
>Manny Lewis


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