Wow, Gunther! That is a lot of antenna. How are you going point that monster? Auto-tracking will be required, and when you do that, it had better be right on the money, and update about every minute or so. Well, whatever floats your boat. Enjoy!
Remember, once you can hear the noise floor of the transponder, then additional gain is, well, not needed very much, let's say (HI).
I, on the other hand, plan to use the smallest antenna pair I can get away with. I thought that was the advantage of satellite operating: 140 foot towers with a stack of monobanders not needed? (HI).
73, John - K8OCL
From: "Gunther Meisse" gogm@wmfd.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] 10' Dish available Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:02:24 -0400
With the coming of the next group of HEO satellites I am checking if there is any interest in a 10' Weingard mesh dish. It has been taken out of service by a local manufacturing company here in central Ohio and has been taken apart and will be created, ready to be shipped. If you have an interest, please contact me at gmouse@neo.rr.com
Regards,
Gunther Meisse
W8GSM
Gunther (Gog) Meisse
WVNO / WRGM / WMFD
2900 Park Avenue West
Mansfield, OH 44906
Ph: 419-529-5900
Cell: 419-544-8622
Fax: 419-529-2319
www.NorthcentralOhio.com
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