Re: [amsat-bb] V-band uplink vs. U-band uplink on AO40

[Peter Guelzow <peter.guelzow@xxxxxxxxx>]

Estes Wayne-W10191 wrote:


 > With 9 dB less path loss, the V-band uplink SHOULD require 6 dB LESS power 
than the U-band uplink.  So it appears that the actual V-band uplink is about 
15 dB less sensitive than intended (a very rough estimate).


Or one or more elements of the three folded dipoles of the 2m antenna is broken..

Or there is a problem with the antenna relay and that's another reason
why the 2m downlink is dead?

Just speculation indeed, perhaps measuring the antenna pattern
give us more insight?

73s Peter DB2OS




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