Posted for "glong2" <glong2@netzero.net>:
Angier:

I tried to install this same antenna in my ES as the second com antenna. I
was installing it in the baggage compartment right behind the rear window. I
taped it into place and measured the SWR and was getting a reflectance of up
to 3.0, way too high in my opinion. I could not move it anywhere to get a
satisfactory SWR. I called Bob and he said he had changed the design
slightly and that he had a bad batch of epoxy board (changed dielectric). He
sent me a new antenna, but I have not tried it yet.

Before you seal up the tail, I strongly recommend you measure the SWR to
make sure the antenna is working. You should get a SWR less than 2,
preferably around 1.5 across the entire com frequencies.

The com antenna I used in my tail was an Archer SA-008, as recommended by
Lancair. My max SWR was 1.6 and the reception using a handheld com receiver
is excellent.

PS:  I did not use any baluns.

Eugene Long
Lancair Super ES
glong2@netzero.net