I built one about a decade or so ago and was grossly underwhelmed with it. I built it to use for a sat igate. I was able to decode maybe one or two packets per day. Everything else was lost in the noise floor.. Only had about 20 feet of RG-214 cable to the receiver.
Jim - K6CCC
---------------------------------------- From: "Joe" nss@mwt.net Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 9:37 AM To: "amsat-bb@amsat org" amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Homebrew Up-Dated Eggbeater Antenna Has anyone built this antenna, and what are your opinions? Meet all the claims being made?
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Eggbeater_2.html
Joe WB9SBD -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb