Hello Sebastian- Back in the days of the RS satellites I used a horizontal one wave length loop. I even hung a reflector 6 feet underneath it and I had a two element quad looking up. I tried dipoles, random wires. Currently I use my HF four element quad, BUT it receives better off the back at 29.45Mhz. The antenna is designed for about 28.4 and at 29.45 the reflector acts like a director. This same thing might be true with yagi type HF beams. A quarter wave ground plane would work good a low elevations. Good luck with your efforts, I'll look for you on AO-7. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle

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-------------- Original message -------------- From: Sebastian w4as@bellsouth.net

I have a Yaesu FT-847 which is dedicated for satellite work, so I don't have any HF antennas connected to it.

I'd like to know from those on the group who are (were) using AO-7 Mode A (10 meter receive), what type of antenna you are using?

I really don't want to get a directional antenna for several reasons. Also, is it possible to receive Mode A without the use of an external preamp?

73 de W4AS Sebastian

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