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Strobe Light.

Postby Poens Jacobs » Sun May 16, 2010 5:08 pm

Hi Guys, I have recently fitted an Air Magic Strobe, Lovely light and plenty of positive comments on how visible i am. However, i cannot hear myself think, receiving major interferance on the radio and rather opt to switch of the strobe. Doesnt work to well when switched off, Has anyone else experienced a similar problem, and if so how was it rectified????? I tried unplugging the aerial and that seemed to sort out the problem. But , no aerial, no radio!!! If anyone can help , would appreciate it.

Cheers.
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Re: Strobe Light.

Postby Boet » Sun May 16, 2010 7:57 pm

Fit a smaller strobe? :wink:
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Re: Strobe Light.

Postby Grumpy » Mon May 17, 2010 10:28 am

Paul, (Zulu1) -- has all your answers and requirements. Contact him and consider it sorted.
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Re: Strobe Light.

Postby Mc Guyver » Thu May 20, 2010 8:39 am

Poens Jacobs wrote:Hi Guys, I have recently fitted an Air Magic Strobe, Lovely light and plenty of positive comments on how visible i am. However, i cannot hear myself think, receiving major interferance on the radio and rather opt to switch of the strobe. Doesnt work to well when switched off, Has anyone else experienced a similar problem, and if so how was it rectified????? I tried unplugging the aerial and that seemed to sort out the problem. But , no aerial, no radio!!! If anyone can help , would appreciate it.

Cheers.
Hi Poens.
I had the same problem but solved it today.
Remove the safety cable and make sure you insulate the strobe from the air frame.
Try and move the strobe away from the aerial.
I fly a topless wing and made a bracket with the strobe upside down and just below the aerial.
My problems are solved vhpy :)
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Re: Strobe Light.

Postby Poens Jacobs » Thu May 20, 2010 8:08 pm

Thanks Mc Guyver, will definately try it over the weekend!!
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Re: Strobe Light.

Postby Poens Jacobs » Sun May 23, 2010 9:22 pm

Mc Guyver, thanks for the assistance, my strobe is now sorted!!!
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Re: Strobe Light.

Postby Mc Guyver » Mon May 24, 2010 9:05 am

Poens Jacobs wrote:Mc Guyver, thanks for the assistance, my strobe is now sorted!!!
Well done.
It is a magic strobe :!: (^^)

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