Has anyone encountered this situation- My satellite antennas are about 15 feet off the ground. approximatly 18 feet away at that height is the base of a 25 foot tripod that holds my HF quad. When aiming at a certain direction about 15-20 degrees I can't seem to get through to AO-7. I am trying to connect with OH8MBN. Other directions I can usually hear my downlink almost down to the horizon. On 70cm I run about 80-100 watts to a 40 el cp yagi. I can pick up my down link when the sat is about 7 degrees.

Bob,

Be wary of AO7! It is my old standby, and I do a lot of listening...In attempt to determine a pattern, but my efforts have been fruitless..

Today, 1feb08z, I chased the band and NOTHING until about 30°, then the sigs were erratic...made two contacts...

Sometimes it is loud and clear AOS to LOS...

Not suggesting that is YOUR problem, but be wary, my friend....And I have nothing but sky from horizon to horizon...with my sat antennas....

73, Dave, WB6LLO [email protected]

Disagree: I learn....

Pulling for P3E...