I am (and have been for a while now) in the throes of getting a satellite station set up. I currently have V and U circularly polarized yagis, and recently acquired a K5GNA barbecue dish and converter. What would be a practical antenna for 1.2GHz? A helix is the first thing that comes to mind, but is the ability to switch polarization important? I was told this was worthwhile for V/U, so I went through the extra trouble and expense to add that feature to those antennas. How important is polarity switching for L and S band?
I am limited to what will fit on a 6' horizontal fiberglass mast of a 5400 AZ/EL rotor, so I am interested in finding out what would be a modest performance antenna for 1.2GHz for A0-51, and potentially future birds. Rig is an Icom 910. Thanks.
Mark K5LXP Albuquerque, NM