[amsat-bb] Re: Seeking Antenna Info

[Anthony Monteiro]

At 04:07 PM 5/8/2007, Farrell Winder wrote:
>Is anyone acquainted with the Myers  SB-32DX 2.4 GHz Parabolic 
>Antenna (Barbeque Grill structure)
>Specifically what is the pickup antenna structure placed at the 
>focal point?  Is it a folded dipole?  It is not obvious looking at 
>the outside cover which is sealed.  My unit measures essentially an 
>ohmic short. Is this normal? Any details appreciated.


Hi Farrel,

The feed used on the grid dish antennas is a dipole with
a reflector. It measures a DC short because of the BALUN
and that is normal.

73,
Tony AA2TX