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by msoultan
Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about j-pole radio antenna on a falcon
Replies: 10
Views: 5891

Does anyone have a SWR meter that they could bring to the LZ? While it's probably overkill, I think it would still be neat to try and tune my antenna to be as effective as possible.

Thanks!
Mike
by msoultan
Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally back in the air again!
Replies: 7
Views: 2594

Hey Mike, If you don't mind me asking, what happened? And more specifically, what were the circumstances that caused your accident? I'm just starting out and while I hate reading about other people getting hurt, I try and learn from those incidents and hopefully keep myself from getting caught in a ...
by msoultan
Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for other Pilots in OC/South Bay area
Replies: 2
Views: 1282

Looking for other Pilots in OC/South Bay area

Hey Everyone,
I just wanted to see if there were other pilots that frequent Kagel on the weekends that are coming from around the Long Beach area. I figured I'd see as then it would be handy to carpool up and save on gas!

thanks,
Mike
by msoultan
Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about j-pole radio antenna on a falcon
Replies: 10
Views: 5891

strip back the outer sheath 20.012202562538135 inches, this is the 1/4 wavelength for the 147.510 Mhz frequency. twist the ground Now, does the length of cable from the connector to the stripped section matter, or is it just the length the stripped section that's critical? braid, then configure as ...
by msoultan
Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for PTT switch, mic and earphone
Replies: 10
Views: 4143

do you have a link to sites that sell these devices?

thanks!
Mike
by msoultan
Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for PTT switch, mic and earphone
Replies: 10
Views: 4143

Looking for PTT switch, mic and earphone

Hey Everyone, I have this radio: http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/th78a.html And I would like to find a suitable PTT switch and mic/earphone setup for flying. I've noticed that there are throat mics, and I was curious if that was a good option. I'd appreciate any recommendations or links to...
by msoultan
Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about j-pole radio antenna on a falcon
Replies: 10
Views: 5891

Yea, a dipole is the best, cheapest solution. You can put in in your harness and it will get better signal transmission and reception than anything you are liable to mount to the glider, with far less hassle. You do have to mount it properly, but there are lots of pilots who can help you with that....
by msoultan
Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about j-pole radio antenna on a falcon
Replies: 10
Views: 5891

Question about j-pole radio antenna on a falcon

I just got a falcon 3 and my boss gave me his old Kenwood handheld 2m radio. He had mentioned something about j-pole antennas so I did some research and I was curious if anyone has ever attached one to their glider. I found this neat article for making one: http://www.iw5edi.com/ham-radio/files/jpol...