View Full Version : Rubber ducky your the one !
whattheheli
03-14-2007, 11:46 PM
has anyone used the rubber ducky or smiley antenna's ?? are they any good ? or are they just looking for trouble ?
whattheheli
03-24-2007, 02:16 PM
since i am not getting any feedback from last post about this i thought i would give a link so that you guys know what im talking about !
http://www.smileyantenna.com/index.php?cPath=43
xrbcoronalogoflyer
03-25-2007, 12:02 AM
my fut9chps has a smiley...i've never had a problem...i use the xmtr to fly 2-logo10s, a raptor30v2, gp giant ss, pz stryker pnp w/ mega 4t, multiplex easystar ap...ken... :mrgreen:
whattheheli
03-25-2007, 02:39 AM
was it hard to install ?
tapeworm321
03-25-2007, 08:54 AM
I've used one on my jr 9303 since day 1. I havent had any problems with it and it easy to install. I'm starting my 3 rd year with it..
xrbcoronalogoflyer
03-27-2007, 08:53 PM
it's easy to install in the 9chps...to prevent breaking the antenna base, or the xmtr case :shock: i always remove the antenna from the base whenever i'm not using or carrying the xmtr...
-ken
jgunpilot
04-18-2007, 12:54 PM
I've had one for a while and like it. However, I've removed most of the Dean's antenna's from my helis and use full length wire antennae. This was probably a preexisting range check problem with the electrics, the gas ones seem OK with the Dean's setup.
A good range check with the Smiley's removed is all the way across a parking lot (150 feet). A few of my electrics were only getting 30 feet or so, so I put the long antenna back on and resolved the problem.
just noticed your post on rubber ducky........I hve FM 9303 radio also...........do you get an adapter with antenna? How to install? Range no problem with a heli? Thanks!!
George1234
06-06-2008, 03:05 PM
I run a rubber ducky on my 7CHP, never had any problems, Deans RX antenna on helis, full length on planks. (just never tried Deans on a plank)
George
Something to think about since I've been shot down twice from TX's with "rubber ducky's". Once when a TX was left turned on in the TX impound, and once when a TX was turned on without the pin to show another pilot something. With a collapsed antenna you can get away with a lot of mistakes. With a "'Ducky" it's at full power, so take some extra caution with a "Ducky" installed.
thunderhead
06-12-2008, 12:11 AM
I have been rubber duckies on my tranys for 10 years at least and had no probs. All hitec and futaba gear. Planes and helis.