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The moto of the soaring exchange might have to be
changed to OPINION BEFORE KNOWLEDGE.
I've heard so many contradictory opinions about the
use of coil wound antennas that if I didn't know better I really be
confused.
It's is hard to know why some of my fellow pilots
have had such HORRIBLE results using coil wound antennas while so many others
have had no problems at all.
One thing is clear to me, at least, and that is
that there is no REAL evidence that the trouble was with the antenna
itself.
One other thing is clear. It's time to move
on from this subject. These posts are clogging up the exchange with
unsound advise.
One guys says to use WD40 another says not to
because it is not a lubricant and it evaporates. WD40 is many things
including a lubricant. Don Edberg suggests the use of WD40 in his often
misquoted article about antennas.
Others tell us about the near disasters when using
a coil wound (rubber duck) antenna while many others (including me) report being
able to fly their models to beyond vission. Who to
believe?????
I guess I'll just trust my own experience.
Might it not be a good idea for you to do the same and if you have had not
experience either way all I can say is good luck. These posts have proven
nothing and I include my own.
Now, if you want to talk about what makes a good
cornedbeef sandwich I think I can pontifcate. But, I guess that would be
for another form.
Ed
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