I had one for a while, but never needed to tune it. It put a huge signal into AO-40, albeit with some polarity/spin fades. Worked real well terrestrially as well. Robert, KI4HXT always called it my picklefork beam.

73, Drew KO4MA

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From: Farrell Winder fwinder@fuse.net Sent: Sep 22, 2012 11:56 AM To: AMSAT AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] J Beam for Saatellite Work

I again wish to inquire if there are any current or past satellite station users with experience using the J Beam, Model MBM88/70cm. It was manufactured by Jaybeam Ltd, Northampton England. Specifically, what SWR figures were noted and are there any procedures for optimizing SWR? Any information appreciated, please reply off line. Thanks. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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