All,

Is anyone using a phased array of antennas to receive low earth orbit satellites (for example, the LA2QAA 435-jpole phased array that appeared in the AMSAT Journal a few years ago).

In particular I would like to know - what antenna elements you used for the array (j-pole, vertical, or something else) - the number of antenna elements in your phased array - what coax relays/coax switches you used for phasing (brand/model/signal losses?) - details of the computer controlled steering (or did you manually steer)? - what band(s) (2m, 70cm, other)? - which satellite(s) you were trying to receive and -your overall experience with how well the phased array worked (or didn't work) for receiving low earth orbit satellites.

If there is enough interest and/or enough replies then I'll write it up for an AMSAT Journal article.

73, Douglas KA2UPW/5