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Re: TRANSPONDERS

To: Russ Moore <rem@cbord.com>
Subject: Re: TRANSPONDERS
From: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 12:30:02 -0500
Russ Moore wrote:

> Ron,
> It needs a clear unobstructed shot of the ground, preferably with in 12" of
> the actual track surface and no more than 16". Making a small bracket opens
> the areas of potential mounting. Personally I prefer a front mount, but it
> probably doesn't make a huge difference. I installed mine on my Spitfire on
> the side of the front plenium that directs air to the radiator. I made a
> small aluminum bracket then hard wired it to the main switch. There is an
> LED on the transponder that gives an indication when it is operational in
> the absence of a frequency tester.
>
> Russ Moore
> Spitfire #49
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Ronald R Gates
> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 11:31 AM
> To: FOT@autox.team.net
> Subject: TRANSPONDERS
>
>  We got our transponder and was wondering where to install it on out TR-4 ?
> where are most people puting them ? We thought we would mount it in the
> vertical part of the rear shelf going to the floor on the pass. side .
>  thanks ,Pete Gates

I mounted mine on the front face of the left inner fender in that cavity
between the front valence and the inner fender well. I bolted it to the fender,
about 2" above the lower edge.


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uncle jack

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