I've been flying with a rubber ducky antenna for years. Best thing that
happened to R/C technology since narrow band receivers and transmitters came
out grin. I've been using them for years and no one will convince me
otherwise. Sure there is a slight loss in range but not enough for me to go
Anyone had any experience using these in place of the OEM
telescoping antenna? Is the range loss significant?
An often asked question. The answer is: Yes.
So far no one has made an aftermarket antenna that even equals the stock
one.
How much reduction? This is more difficult to answer.
>>Anyone had any experience using these in place of the OEM
> >>telescoping antenna? Is the range loss significant?
>
> An often asked question. The answer is: Yes.
> So far no one has made an aftermarket antenna that even equals the stock
> one.<<
you've never used the JR base-loaded
I appreciate your candor.
But, I said aftermarket.
If it's no shorter than stock what's the attraction?
Bill Swingle
Janesville, CA
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In a message dated 2/1/2006 10:41:06 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
If it's no shorter than stock what's the attraction?
It's much shorter than stock, less than half, and flexible too. Used them exclusively for 12 years now. No problems even to almost OOS Bill G.
Bill
It is shorter Bill, and yes the JR base-loaded antenna demonstrates
significantly less gain (as does any base-loaded whip no matter who
makes it) than an OEM telescoping unit...type-acceptance or not.
Most folks seem to miss the point; as long as you range test and see
similar results when
If I am flying models that are relatively close in, like a slope model or
some electrics I'll use a JR whip antenna.
If I am flying at a contest with a lot of TX'es that are on, and we are
flying TD with our models going to the limits of our vision either up or
downwind or both, I will use
Thanks for the agreement Simon.
I stand by what I've said many times: If it's shorter, it's worser.
I've yet to see an exception, including the JR base loaded unit.
Bill Swingle
Janesville, CA
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At 01:07 PM 2/1/2006, you wrote:
Easy to own both and change antennae back and forth as needed.
but completely not necessary... the JR base-loaded antenna has functioned
at out of sight distances for many of us for years.. reliably.. with no
extendo headaches.. I'll use nothing else..
Dudemaster Stumper, did you receive the private emails I sent or am I still
blocked by your ISP?
Jim
Downers Grove, IL
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Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 9:10 AM
To: James V. Bacus
Cc: soaring@airage.com
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Power/Rubber Duck
At 01:07 PM 2/1/2006, you wrote:
Easy to own both and change antennae back and forth as needed.
but completely not necessary... the JR base-loaded antenna has
Not as easy as some may think to change back and forth with certain
> transmitter setups. For both my Multiplex Evo and my JR 9303, there is an
> adapter that you have to install internally and this allow for only the use
> of the aftermarket base loaded or rubber ducky/whip antenna. You would
I used the JR base-loaded antenna on my MPX4000 when I had
it and did not experience any problems...YMMV
-Sheldon-
From: Mike Stump [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:32 AMTo: Bill
SwingleCc: soaring@airage.comSubject: Re: [RCSE]
Power/Rubber Duck
Anyone had
The JR base-loaded antenna is quite a bit shorter than stock...Mine measures
22 OAL.
-Sheldon-
-Original Message-
From: Bill Swingle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:40 AM
To: Mike Stump; RCSE
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Power/Rubber Duck
I appreciate your
Why?
It's just going to start a antenna wars all over again!
Flame On!!
Stay with stock antenna! you'll get way better range.
I wasted my money on a Rubber Ducky antenna almost two ships!
Just my two cents worth.
Ready, Set, Attack.
Enjoy.
AL
- Original Message -
From: Ron Quintana
I have not used anything but a rubber duck for an antenna for at least
fifteen years. I have never had a range problem or experienced any
phenomena that would cause me to suspect the rubber duck antenna.
Walt
W5SWA
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