Hi folks, Work all LEO's all modes, down to 1 degree above the horizon, including FO-29 with simple antennas. On 2 metres I use an MFJ 5/8 ground plane for uplink and downlink passes up to 30 degrees, and switch to an eggbeater on overhead passes. For 70cms I use two 3 element beams, one verticallly polarised and the other horizontal. for overhead passes I use an eggbeater, again switched with a good 3 way unit. Uplink power is 100 watts. I have preamps at the switching point and on the output of the radio a NES10-2 DSP unit which for white noise gives me another 6 -10dB advantage. I do, however, only have 5meter cable runs of RG213 from the antennas to my gear. In the area in which I live large antennas are a no- no,
Regards Mike G3LGR