[RCSE] Pike V-tail Antenna

[Bob Peck]

Pike Owner's,
   What is your antenna solution for the v-tail? I have seen the Samba 
website but would like to know of your practical experience. This is my 
second Pike. My first is a light model with the antenna ran through the wing 
D connector out into the wing behind the spar and carbon D-tube leading 
edge. It ground checks "OK" and I can fly it at the edge of my sight with no 
problems.(72mHz)
   My new Pike (50mHz) has a carbon center section and I won't use the 
above setup. I built another with a carbon c-section Pike and doubled the 
antenna length to .5 wave and dangled it out the back of the fuse. Reception 
is good, but it looks like hell and it is bothersome during launch. Any 
suggestions? BTW radio equipment is Airtronics TX/RX.

                                                                            
       Bob Peck
                                                                            
                   Tulsa......BOOMER SOONER 

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