5.8 skew-planar Rx cable length

[BigHarv]

I just received my Bluewhip antenna set for 5.8 and I'm in the process of setting up my ground station case. I have the option of mounting my receiver on the upper portion of the box (so the antenna can plug directly into the receiver) or locating the receiver in a more aesthetically pleasing space in the bottom compartment (which will require about 24" of cable between the receiver and the antenna).

If I take the latter approach, will that noticeably degrade performance? If not, what type of wire should I use for the extension?

Also, do the antennas (both Tx and Rx) want to be in a vertical or horizontal orientation?


Thanks for the help and for the very well made antennas.

Harv

[IBCrazy]

You'd have a signal strength reduction of around 1.5-2 db depending on the extension you intend to use. Both antennas need to be vertical.

-Alex

[BigHarv]

Thanks for the quick reply Alex. Looks like the receiver definitely goes up top with the antenna plugged directly into it.

Harv