[amsat-bb] Re: AO-07 Downlink Antenna

[John Price]

The full wave loop really works well. I use it for field day and it
really does the job. Really easy to build, easy to transport, and cost
you can't beat. What more could you ask?

On 2/3/07, w7lrd at comcast.net <w7lrd at comcast.net> wrote:
> Tyler-Think about a 10 meter full wavelength loop inside 1/2 inch pvc laying on your roof.  I used one for many years on rs10 and 15.  A little more gain and less directive than a dipole.  The length will be 1005/F(mhz)
> 73 Bob W7LRD
> Seattle
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Tyler Harpster" <tyler881 at adelphia.net>
>
> > I just bought a 10 meter preamp from Advanced Receiver Research. I was
> > planning on making a 10 meter dipole and feeding the voltage supply for the
> > mast mounted preamp up the coax. Will this be enough to hear the bird?
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
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> > Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 11:18 PM
> > Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-07 Downlink Antenna
> >
> >
> > > Im having really poor luck with my inverted V antenna.. its not very high
> > > up but only on a very high pass will it hear the beacon on 29.502. What is
> > > every one else using?
> > >
> > > -Steve Raas
> > > N2JDQ
> > > FN20vg
> > > AMSAT 36396
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