[amsat-bb] Re: Commercial Mode L Antenna sources

[John Price]

I used Directtive Systems model 2314LYRM 14 ELEMENT rear mount 36 INCH
15 dBi gain loop yagi for the past 2 field days. Feed it with 80 feet
of Andrews 1/2 inch hardline. I had a  6 foot jumper of RG8 from the
antenna to the hardline to do the twist. Also a 8 foot piece of the
same RG8 at the radio end as it just did not quit reach.

I tested this with the IC-1200 before the big day. I saw 23 watts at
the radio and 13 at the antenna using the Bird. Lord knows that is
enough to work AO-51 anytime.

Thanks W4AMC for the mode L/u contact. GD sig.

73's << John

On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 8:15 AM, Alan P. Biddle <APBIDDLE at united.net> wrote:
> Ron,
>
> I have an M2 23CM35EZ which works very well with AO-51.  Overkill on AO-51,
> and probably marginal for P3, though they are easy to stack for gain.
> http://www.m2inc.com/products/uhf/23cm/23cm35ez.html
>
> If you want to go with a commercial helix, Directive Systems makes the
> DSH23-12.  A friend bought one, and in fact got them to make one with a few
> more turns in it.  It worked well, and is certainly designed to withstand
> the elements.   http://www.directivesystems.com/new.htm
>
> Alan
> WA4SCA
>
>
>
>
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