Hello to all, After reading some of the postings on the bbs discussing AO-51 1.2 ghz mode, I am wondering what antennas are being used, commercial and homebrew.
73, Norman
Norman,
A shameless plug for Bob, W7LRD's helical antennas (1.2 and 2.4ghz) - great value, work superbly and brilliant after sales help!
Quite a few on this list are owners of these antennas.
Hope that helps.
David KG4ZLB
Norman W Osborne wrote:
Hello to all, After reading some of the postings on the bbs discussing AO-51 1.2 ghz mode, I am wondering what antennas are being used, commercial and homebrew.
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David - KG4ZLB wrote:
Norman,
A shameless plug for Bob, W7LRD's helical antennas (1.2 and 2.4ghz) - great value, work superbly and brilliant after sales help!
Nigel,
I don't think Bob has a website up at the moment but no doubt he will read this thread and respond to any interested people.
As an aside, he also donates 20% (I think its 20%) of every sale to AMSAT.
I can send you pictures of mine if that helps (?)
73
David KG4ZLB
Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote:
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David - KG4ZLB wrote:
I am looking for 1.2 antenna currently, would LOVE to see some photos and info how to get, costs
thanks On Aug 31, 2009, at 5:38 PM, David - KG4ZLB wrote:
Nigel,
I don't think Bob has a website up at the moment but no doubt he will read this thread and respond to any interested people.
nigel@ngunn.net
As an aside, he also donates 20% (I think its 20%) of every sale to AMSAT.
I can send you pictures of mine if that helps (?)
73
David KG4ZLB
Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote:
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David - KG4ZLB wrote:
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Going to Dayton '10 It will get better with more support!
Myles D Landstein N2EHG myles.landstein@gmail.com
For terrestrial work I use a WA5VJB cheap Yagi, which works fine and is cheap and easy to build. - Duffey On Aug 31, 2009, at 4:05 PM, myles landstein wrote:
I am looking for 1.2 antenna currently, would LOVE to see some photos and info how to get, costs
thanks On Aug 31, 2009, at 5:38 PM, David - KG4ZLB wrote:
Nigel,
I don't think Bob has a website up at the moment but no doubt he will read this thread and respond to any interested people.
nigel@ngunn.net
As an aside, he also donates 20% (I think its 20%) of every sale to AMSAT.
I can send you pictures of mine if that helps (?)
73
David KG4ZLB
Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote:
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David - KG4ZLB wrote:
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Going to Dayton '10 It will get better with more support!
Myles D Landstein N2EHG myles.landstein@gmail.com
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I have been using a homebrew helix that I built on the VE3NPC design. It works quite well, and wasn't too expensive to build. Sorry I can't remember how much I spent, but it was probably less than $50 easy.
Google VE3NPC and you should be able to find the design.
73, Jerry N0JY
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Norman,
I second the motion, being a owner of Bob's little ? wonder. you can reach him at w7lrd@comcast.netmailto:w7lrd@comcast.net
Peter NH6VB ----- Original Message ----- From: David - KG4ZLBmailto:kg4zlb@googlemail.com To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.orgmailto:AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 11:28 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 1.2 ghz antenna?
Norman,
A shameless plug for Bob, W7LRD's helical antennas (1.2 and 2.4ghz) - great value, work superbly and brilliant after sales help!
Quite a few on this list are owners of these antennas.
Hope that helps.
David KG4ZLB
Norman W Osborne wrote:
Hello to all, After reading some of the postings on the bbs discussing AO-51 1.2 ghz mode, I am wondering what antennas are being used, commercial and homebrew.
73, Norman _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.orgmailto: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-bbhttp://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Norman,
I acquired a M2 beam from someone who got out of satellites post-AO-40. I have found it works very well, though of course being linearly polarized you can get short dropouts. I have also used a home brew helix, but based on performance have no plans to replace the M2.
http://www.m2inc.com/products/uhf/23cm/23cm35ez.html
Alan WA4SCA
Thanks to all who left their comments and suggestions for mode "L".
73, Norman
On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 5:19 PM, Norman W Osborne ve3cje@gmail.com wrote:
Hello to all, After reading some of the postings on the bbs discussing AO-51 1.2 ghz mode, I am wondering what antennas are being used, commercial and homebrew.
73, Norman
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Alan P. Biddle -
David - KG4ZLB -
James Duffey -
myles landstein -
N0JY -
Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF -
Norman W Osborne -
Peter Scheller