The company that comes out with an AZ/EL unit that is about $200 is going to sell a million.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Lee Maisel" maisel@lobo.net To: "amsat-bb" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 1:02:39 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Antenna suggestions for mounting on vehicle for sat work.
Thanks Clayton!
Now if I could find a small commercial az-el rotator for an Arrow, that would be ideal!
Lee
Clayton Coleman W5PFG wrote:
Lee,
I have yet to find a better solution for FO-29, SO-50, and AO-27 mobile than a combination of small UHF yagi with preamp for the downlink and a VHF vertical for the uplink. While the quadrifilar helix, eggbeaters, and 19" whip all work, nothing gives me a 100% copy of all the LEO's from AOS to LOS like the yagi/preamp combination.
I've tested the above mentioned fixed antennas for downlink across a variety of Texas terrain and surrounding noise environments. They all work, some better than others, but are no where near the performance level of a directional antenna. Since I'm a firm believer that hearing the bird is #1, I do not compromise with a vertical. It's safer for me to pull my vehicle over to a parking lot or rest area to work passes. I have done a few passes "in motion" with both the quad and the 19" whip and quite frankly terrain/obstructions play such a huge role I hardly recommend even attempting to do it unless you are on a flat, high plain.
73 Clayton W5PFG
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 3:02 AM, Lee Maisel <maisel@lobo.net mailto:maisel@lobo.net> wrote:
Any ideas on a good antenna combo for mounting on a large vehicle? Possibly roofrack, specifically for satellite work?
Thanks!
Lee W5LMM
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