Michael, The VHF/UHF manual by the RSGB is well written with charts and practical information. I suggest you look for a copy.
Art , KC6UQH ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael A. Tondee" mat_62@netcommander.com To: "Amsat-Bb@Amsat. Org" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 2:11 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Can someone point me to a simple S-band helixconstruction article?
I can find plenty of information on helices and the theory involved with them but a lot of it seems to be contradictory and confusing.. I've found very general guideline type articles but what I haven't found yet is a simple step by step construction article from start to finish. I'd like to construct one using pvc pipe as the helix form if possible as it is readily available but I even find varying opinions on the suitability of that material. Are the dimensions really not that critical as has been stated in some articles? I was thinking of using schedule 40 1 and a quarter or 1 and a half inch diameter white PVC pipe. I could really use some simple formulas as my old brain starts to smoke when I see equations involving algebra and pi. Been way to long since high school! hi hi. Tnx and 73, Michael, W4HIJ _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb