Total guess, but perhaps a connector issue on the feedline? To rule that out use a SWR meter between the rig and antenna and see if the SWR changes when you are pointing things up high.
73, Bob, WB4SON
On Wed, Jun 19, 2019 at 4:08 PM Kees van Oosbree via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb@amsat.org> wrote:
Hello there!
I've been having trouble with my Arrow Antenna on the FOX sats. It seems that when I point my antenna at the satellite, say on a 70 degree max elevation pass, it doesn't receive it. But when I point the antenna at the ground, it comes in very clearly. Towards the end of the pass, I start receiving it again because I'm pointing my antenna near the horizon. At this time, I make all of my contacts. What could be the problem? I checked the elements on the antenna and they aren't mixed up. Thank you!
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