Overview

These antennas have been designed by Bob Archer from Torrance, CA utilizing concepts common to military aircraft and space vehicles. The antenna performance is superior to most in use today in private aircraft. The only requirement for max. performance is that the antennas must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions. These antennas are designed to be installed inside fiberglass or other non-conductive wing tips or tail caps of metal or other conductive material aircraft.

Model 1A
This Wing Tip Com Antenna is designed to fit inside larger fiberglass wing tips on metal (conductive that is) airplanes such as T-18’s, RV’s Bonanzas etc. But tuned out for the Com Band. The wing tips must have internal dimensions of at least 11″x24″ and generally fit better on the bottom surface. The VSWR is normally less than 2.0:1 over a frequency band of 108 to 127 Mhz but could be higher due to installation factors.

Offered because of pressure from RV builders. Users report good communications at ranges greater than 50 miles. Should be installed so that the maximum height of the tip is utilized to get the most vertical polarization.

Dimensions

Documents

Installation Instructions (PDF)