4 May
2010
4 May
'10
8:58 p.m.
Presumably that's because very few people have L- and S-band equipment. I'm guessing that many people are - like me - put off by the prohibitive cost and requirement for overcomplicated tracking systems.
Working V/U with a handheld antenna is much more fun than sitting watching a computer twiddle servos and tune the radio for you.
Gordon MM0YEQ
I work V/S with two HTs, and a ~10 inch corner reflector and downconverter for S band. One HT has a $10 MFJ whip, and the other is a IC-2 purchased for $5. I bought my last 2 downconverters on Ebay or hamfests for less than $20 each.
Sort of like Mark is doing here: http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/glasbrenner/DSCF1025.jpg
It's not tough...and lot's of fun.
73, Drew KO4MA