Being a proponent of K.I.S.S. I am leaning towards a Com Spec purchase. Although a bit pricey starting out, the system is a bit more idiot proof for my needs. Thanks for the input on my line of questioning.
I use a com spec tracker for my rockets. It has a good range. Make sure you get a tracker protector (nomex) for it.
With that being said- about a year and a half ago, com spec redesigned their transmitter into a smaller package (circular, instead of a box shape). The antenna for these circular ones has a tendency to get pulled out. If this happens during a flight, your tracking ability goes way down. I've probably replaced 3-4 antennas on my transmitter. Granted, I tend to abuse my rockets, but I never had this happen with the old "box style" ones. I was thinking about soldering it together to see if it cooperates more, but I don't know what that'll do to the transmit ability.
Glen, are you attaching it to the harness? Have you thought of mounting the transmitter in the nose cone?
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