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***6 feet from other COM antennas / transmitting antennas (e.g. DME) for best performance, 3 feet minimum to prevent damage of COM receiver | ***6 feet from other COM antennas / transmitting antennas (e.g. DME) for best performance, 3 feet minimum to prevent damage of COM receiver | ||
***far away from ELT antenna | ***far away from ELT antenna | ||
***top | ***top and bottom placement if simultaneous transmitting is desired on two radios without interlock | ||
***1 foot from persons (Canada rule) | ***1 foot from persons (Canada rule) | ||
***1 foot from any protruding metal surface (gear leg, vertical stabilizer) | ***1 foot from any protruding metal surface (gear leg, vertical stabilizer) | ||
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**Radar Altimeter antenna | **Radar Altimeter antenna | ||
***Should be near the pitch and roll center of rotation to minimize altitude change during maneuvers close to ground | ***Should be near the pitch and roll center of rotation to minimize altitude change during maneuvers close to ground | ||
***Must be within 6 | ***Must be within 6 degrees of being horizontal during flight | ||
***At least 20 inches from ground when parked | ***At least 20 inches from ground when parked | ||
***No obstructions within 120 degree cone | ***No obstructions within 120 degree cone | ||