[amsat-bb] Re: Suggestions for Mode L antenna

[Greg D.]

Hi Ron,

I've done ok on AO-51 with a homemade helix.  See http://home.wavecable.com/~ko6th at the bottom of the page.  I also have watts in the shack, but a full az/el rotor system.  I don't know how sharp the pattern is for the helix, so I don't know how effective a fixed elevation system will be.  But from the reports I've received, the 10 watts and my 60' of hardline with about 7 feet of RG-214 at each end seems to be quite adequate.

Good luck,

Greg  KO6TH

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> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:49:23 -0500
> From: rnutter at networkref.com
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: [amsat-bb]  Suggestions for Mode L antenna
> 
> I am considering purchasing the 1.2 ghz module for my IC-910H.  For my 
> satellite work, I have my antennas angled at about 20 degrees since I 
> dont have an az/el rotor.  This setup worked reasonably well with Mode S 
> this weekend.  What are my chances to be able to work Mode L with this 
> kind of setup ?  Also, I would appreciate any suggestions for an antenna 
> that I could use.  With only 10 watts, I am not expecting a great signal 
> but I would hope to have at least a readable signal.  Also, would 
> appreciate any suggestions as to coax/feedline that I should look at 
> buying ?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Ron
> KA4KYI
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