Ok to put my ELT antenna in the fuse ??

[rogerh12]

I was thinking about just mounting my ELT antenna inside the fuse, somewhere in the tail cone, so it would be protected during a crash. However, I started thinking that the metalized paint we use on the fabric might interfere with the transmission signal, or the metal tubes themselves.

Anyone know of any limitations in mounting the Satellite receivable ELTs, or maybe even com antennas inside the fuse? Maybe some testing done in a magazine, or your own experience?

Thanks in advance.
Roger

[mr bill]

My Comm and ELT antennas are inside the vertical stabilizer, electrically isolated from the tubing. The big sheet metal antenna is actually a dipole from Bob's Antennas. I have no doubt they will both work just fine.

[Esser]

The Civil Search and Rescue guys I've talked to recommend it as it protects the antenna from a crash and does not impede the signal. They also said they only go off in about 1 out of 3 crashes and highly recommend the 406

[t j]

Here's my classic 4. ELT antenna.

[Flybyjim]

antennas give the plane style, and you can service it if needed if mounted outside the frame

[DesertFox4]

I mounted my ELT antenna along side the baggage compartment in my Model 4 as most do for crash survivability.
I have my comm antennas mounted in the tail like Mr.Bill is doing and they seem to work just fine. The only external antenna on my Model 4 is the transponder blade style.