[amsat-bb] Re: J-Pole Antenna

On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 09:22:13PM -0700, Art McBride wrote:

Jeff, You are correct, a J Pole is an end fed dipole on its side. Max gain at the horizon and extinction at 90 degree elevation. The J section is for matching and does not radiate. Gain = 2.1 dBi at the horizon.

Absolutely perfect for the ISS though, especially at these latitudes up around 56°N.