13 May
2012
13 May
'12
4:43 p.m.
When you check, please note that some are LHCP and some are RHCP.
John
-------------------------------------------------- From: "David 4X1DG" [email protected] Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2012 12:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Circular polarization
Is a UHF circular polarization antenna needed for the current operational satellites? I am planning some work on my antenna system and wonder if the CP is needed, or actually, deteriorate the signal by 3dB if the satellites are using linear antennae??
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