35mhz Aerial wire placement on heli?

[Tom Sawyer]

Sorry to ask a dumb question but where should I run the aerial wire on heli
when using 35mhz rx and should I shorten it or wrap it?

Wire is about 30 inches at the moment.

[RUSH]

Can you get a base-loaded antenna (like a Deans) in the UK? If so, that's the best option. Otherwise you can run the antenna back to near the bottom of the tail fin. I'd suggest using a rubber band to connect it at the tail fin so the wire doesn't get stressed from the boom flexing (make sure to keep the rubber band fresh, especially if you fly inverted!)

[Tom Sawyer]

Thanks, I will look into the Deans. In the mean time I am guessing I would simply fold back the aerial wire to suit the tail boom length (the heli is a 450).

Or maybe its safe to cut it back abit as I wouldnt need the same range?

Not going to look pretty this longer wire (I could always black it over with a permanent marker?) but needs must until I can justify another 2,4ghz set.

[A.T.]

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

Sorry to ask a dumb question but where should I run the aerial wire on heli when using 35mhz rx and should I shorten it or wrap it? Wire is about 30 inches at the moment.

Well covered previously under:
Base loaded receiver aerials - DIY Whip Flywire mini aerial for 35 Mhz
Base loaded receiver aerials - DIY Whip Flywire Pushrod as Receiver Antenna
Receiver Antenna - Does Length Really Matter?
FlyWire for Helicopter - [Loaded base antenna] - Tony Van Roon
and much more under sub section
"Radio Systems, Accessories, Alterations and FAQ" at
Alan's Hobby, Model & RC FAQ Web Links

Alan T.

[Tom Sawyer]

Thanks, very usefull!