Mount an Arrow on rotator with 2m vertical or horizontal
Just wondering, should I mount my arrow with the 2m elements oriented vertical or horizontal?
I am planning on putting it at 15deg and just using a az rotator.
Does it even matter which way its oriented since the polarity of the sats are always changing?
Maybe I should mount it like this: / instead.
Just curious what some thought was the best way to go.
Hi Don,
Here is me, thinking out loud---
Think of the secondary use....If you want to use the array for local FM repeaters, go vertical. If you want to use it for SSB contacts, go horizontal.
73,
Mark N8MH
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM, Don Hoover (WS4E) ws4e@arrl.net wrote:
Just wondering, should I mount my arrow with the 2m elements oriented vertical or horizontal?
I am planning on putting it at 15deg and just using a az rotator.
Does it even matter which way its oriented since the polarity of the sats are always changing?
Maybe I should mount it like this: / instead.
Just curious what some thought was the best way to go. _______________________________________________ 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
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