Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / April 2004

I forgot one thing: Is this rubber duck antenna much heavier than the usual
telescope one, the original? Did the balance of the tx alter significantly?

Ken, though I have never owned a rubber ducky antena, I have flown aircraft
who`s owner had them installed on their transmitter, and have seen other guys
run them without a problem. There is no range problem with them that I have
ever seen, nor do I recall the TX being "unbalanced" in any way.
rick markel

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Rubber duckys are great.  I have flown with them and they have great range.
No problems ever.
As far as balance, it is really kewl.  The shorter anteena feels different.
The momemtum when whipping your transmitter around is gone, plus you never
have to retract it!!

I use one for slope soaring. Havent noticed a range loss but they fly close
in anyway.
I know guys that fly thermal duration and use rubber duckie antennas with no
problem.

I use one for my RCHLGs, since whipping the plane in the air causes me
to whip the transmitter and bend the antenna when I'm not careful. The
range is not as good as with original, but adequate for Discus Launch
gliders. I can't see those little things more than a thousand feet
away anyway. I prefer the regular antenna for my 3 meter ships. I've
noticed some glitching when flying at the edge of the field with the
Rubber Duckey (2000 feet), but can usually fly back the plane by
moving the transmitter to a different position.

The BNC connector works fine. The adapter does come loose, though, so
I check it before each round at a contest.

-Fritz