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broncoholic7
10-15-2006, 05:19 PM
Is anyone using one of these or something like it on their Bergen?
If so are they any better than the wire atennas?
Thanks
PaulH
10-15-2006, 05:36 PM
Yup, they work fine. In fact, it's pretty much the only way to keep the antenna away from the ignition system, which is a big source of RF interference. They cut your range by a little, but you'll still be able to fly further than you can see, so it's a non-issue.
You probably saw mine at the fun-fly. I have it velcro-tied to one of the skids.
Whirly-Girl
10-15-2006, 06:08 PM
I use the Revolution base loaded antenna and Chris makes a handy-dandy bracket that you can mount to the frames and mount the antenna to. It is inside the canopy and makes everything look "cleaner" without anything hanging around oustide the canopy.
Never had a problem with my range at all.
broncoholic7
10-15-2006, 06:45 PM
Thanks Paul and Whirly-Girl!
Yeah Paul I saw you had a different atenna, just was not sure what it was at the time. :D Now I do! :wink:
Hey Whirly-Girl,
Where can you get one or info on one of the Revolution's? I did a search and all that came up was posts about them on different forums.
I found Deans, but they make different ones, not sure which one to get.
You also said Chris made/makes a bracket for them are they on the Bergen website?
Thanks again
PaulH
10-15-2006, 07:00 PM
I like the one-piece Deans. I find them to be more durable.
broncoholic7
10-15-2006, 07:08 PM
Thanks again Paul.
I was not sure which one, plus I found a Revoltion one.
Now deciding which one to get.
They both are reasonably priced.
I like the idea of one being under the canopy as it would be out of the way. :wink:
Take it easy
v22chap
10-15-2006, 07:18 PM
Revolution is the best in my opinion and is what Bergen recomends.,, but either will work
broncoholic7
10-15-2006, 07:37 PM
Thanks Larry!
Well I am glad of that, I just got a new one off ebay! :D
I guess I made the right choice. Now to find out where to get the mount for it. :wink:
Greg Alderman
10-15-2006, 07:43 PM
Revolution Baby!! I have had my fair share of problems with the Deans...albeit that it was 14 or 15 years ago...but once bitten you shy away from certain things...there might be no problems with the Deans now...
MarkWebber
10-15-2006, 07:48 PM
Got mine just before IRCHA from Chris. The bracket he's got for it is nice, too. Mounts right up front and fits under the canopy (not that I ever have it on. I fly naked :shock: )
PaulH
10-15-2006, 07:50 PM
:puke
broncoholic7
10-15-2006, 07:56 PM
I fly naked
That must draw a lot of attention! :lol:
Are you sick Paul? :lol:
Take it easy
Hayes_Hutchins
10-15-2006, 08:49 PM
I fly naked
That must draw a lot of attention! :lol:
Are you sick Paul? :lol:
Take it easyIsn't there an AMA rule against that! :lol:
Hayes_Hutchins
Whirly-Girl
10-15-2006, 09:25 PM
Isn't there an AMA rule against that! :lol:
Hayes_Hutchins
Or that'd be a good way to scare of the airplane pilots! :twisted:
Whirly-Girl
10-15-2006, 10:41 PM
Here's a picture (post-crash) of my Rev. antenna with Chris's mount.
For those that have PM'd me, I couldn't find a part # on the Bergen website for the mount. It's a great little piece, maybe Chris still has some?
Jeanette
PaulH
10-15-2006, 10:54 PM
Judging from the carnage, I think the antenna mount is the least of your worries! LOL!
Whirly-Girl
10-15-2006, 10:59 PM
Yeah, another good reason to mount it inside...it was very well-protected!!!!
That was a pretty good first crash...but it's all fixed now!
MarkWebber
10-16-2006, 05:50 AM
Isn't there an AMA rule against that!
I think so...but you'll find they don't approach you :shock: We need more women in the AMA :cool:
Rick's sells a metal antenae similar to the Revolution but has the connector in the back of the antenae. The problem I had with 2 Revolutions was the wire pulled out of the end with no way to fix it.
broncoholic7
10-16-2006, 07:24 AM
I think so...but you'll find they don't approach you
I am not sure anyone would, :D They would think you would be to crazy to approach! :lol:
But I can imagine a lot of peole would be asking:
"Who, is that crazy guy flying naked over there?" :lol:
Good to know Gyan! :wink:
But didn't you just buy 2 more Revolutions?
broncoholic7
10-16-2006, 08:05 AM
For those that have PM'd me, I couldn't find a part # on the Bergen website for the mount
I did find the atenna on the site but nothing about the mount. I saw Chris was on last night, but no reply, so must not have any more.
Oh Well, will figure out some way to mount it.
Thanks for trying to find it Jeanette.
Take it easy
Greg Alderman
10-16-2006, 08:12 AM
The mount is actually a bracket used to attach the collective servo mount on the Intrepid Turbine...so I know Chris still has them...not sure on the part number as I am at work and not even really sure if I have a manual for the Turbine to look it up...
broncoholic7
10-16-2006, 08:35 AM
Thanks Greg,
I just received a PM from Chris with the part number. :wink:
Thanks Chris!
PaulH
10-16-2006, 08:49 AM
The owner of the local hobby store uses a Revolution antenna on all of his helicopters. His mount is rather ingenious for its simplicity: He uses an airplane plastic control horn with a hole drilled through it. The control horn is screwed to the front skid support so that the large flat surface with the drilled hole faces fore and aft. The antenna is screwed through the large flat surface so that it points forward.
Easy! :D
edit This is what I'm talking about: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD933&P=7
Yea I just bought 2 revolutions (I can't get away with anything here can I?? :oops: LOL) I have 3 Bergens now. & they were such a good deal ! I'm a sucker for a good deal.