Whip antenna for Futaba 8U

Wes wesslack at pacbell.net
Thu Nov 7 17:08:31 AKST 2002


Remember that the AMA says they are illegal and that nullifies your
insurance.

Regards, &c...Wes


Tony Stillman wrote:

> Chuck:
>
> I would not recommend doing one on the 9Z because of the mechanics of
> how it is installed. There are some issues of fitting the installation
> inside the transmitter, but it could be done. Yes, we install them in
> the 8U's here at Radio South. Tony Stillman
> Radio South, Inc.
> 3702 N. Pace Blvd.
> Pensacola, Fl 32505
> www.radiosouthrc.com
> 800-962-7802
>
>      ----- Original Message -----
>      From: Chuck Wagoner
>      To: discussion at nsrca.org
>      Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 11:40 AM
>      Subject: RE: Whip antenna for Futaba 8U
>       Tony, does the same model R/C Duck work for both the Futaba
>      8U and the 9ZAP? Is it an in-shop (at Radio South) job to
>      install in the 9ZAP? Chuck W.
>
>           -----Original Message-----
>           From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
>           [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of
>           Tony Stillman
>           Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 11:21 AM
>           To: discussion at nsrca.org
>           Subject: Re: Whip antenna for Futaba 8U
>
>           We use the R/C Duck antenna.   It is $24.95 and
>           works very well.  Note that there is a reduction
>           in output power, but only a slight amount. Tony
>           Stillman
>           Radio South, Inc.
>           3702 N. Pace Blvd.
>           Pensacola, Fl 32505
>           www.radiosouthrc.com
>           800-962-7802
>
>                ----- Original Message -----
>                From: Chuck Czarnik
>                To: 'discussion at nsrca.org'
>                Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 10:52 AM
>                Subject: Whip antenna for Futaba 8U
>                 Wanting to replace my stock antenna on
>                my 8U with one of those shorter whip
>                antennas.  I have looked around the web
>                and couldn't find one (Central, Radio
>                South, etc.).  Any tips on a brand /
>                source?  BTW, if this is a bad idea for
>                performance reasons, please tell me that
>                also!   TIA, Chuck
>
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