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Re: Coupling Radio antennae

Mike Satchell
 

After looking at the diplexors and triplexors, looks like these all have bandpass filters for two or more different bands, so probably is not a viable option for two VHF antennas using the same band.

Something like a coax switch might be an option, but typically each connection added between the radio and antenna adds 3 dB of loss.

Might consider carrying a portable since it has its own battery and antenna.

Regards,
Mike S.

On 6/28/2019 2:41 PM, Mike Satchell wrote:
Congrats on getting back in the air Marc!

A "diplexor" might work for you (one radio/two antennas). Might check with them to be sure you get the type of connectors you want and matches your application.
https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/duplexers-diplexers-triplexers-1175/diplexers-triplexers-477/diplexers-478/

Regards,
Mike Satchell / Cozy #1537





On 6/28/2019 12:18 PM, 'Marcus Borom' borommarc@... [canard-aviators] wrote:

Since I had my mid-air, in which I lost my left winglet and associated radio antenna, I want to avoid the possible loss of radio contact, if this ever (very unlikely) happens again. It was fortunate that my radio was connected through my right winglet, so I maintained radio contact with the tower.

I have now rebuilt my left winglet and associated radio antenna. It works. Is it possible to connect both antennae to the radio through a splitter (or combiner??) so that, if one antenna goes bad, or is knocked off by an errant airplane, radio contact is maintained?

Anxious to know.

Marc Borom

N966EZ

Ryan Field

Tucson, AZ


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