PE0SAT said :

Does anybody have a good article from building an Eggbeater for 144 and 435 MHz?

I have built several of these in the past (Eggbeater II by K5OE), and currently have two in the attic - one each for 145 and 435. They serve me well, both for satellites and horizontal-omni for VHF contest. I have no outside antennae currently, but the 144 version I built for my Dad 6 years ago is still intact atop his 50 ft tower. I will probably paint the PVC on the next ones I build for outdoor service.

The original website is gone, but I recently found a mirror site : http://www.observations.biz/K5OE/ look for Eggbeater link. Construction is simple, the given dimensions worked well for me. Hopefully you have or can locate some RG-62 (93 Ohm) for phasing loops. Build the 70cm version first, as the smaller elements are easier to handle. The experience will help in construction of the 2m version.

I currently have no other antennae for comparison, but these are an improvement over simple verticals. I appreciate the fact that they provide horizontal polarization at the horizon - as I also enjoy the VHF contests. Receive preamps are nice if you have them. (no need for a rotator either) On satellite, I use a Yaesu FT-736R (25~30 watts), about 60 feet of good air-dialectric coax for each, and these two Eggbeaters. I typically only operate on VO-52 as I prefer linear modes...

I have been away from the birds for several years, but I am now returning - thanks to these antennae... Good luck, enjoy - and let us know how you progress.

Thanks /;^)