[amsat-bb] Re: Mode S thru roof?

[Greg D.]

Hi Peter,

I think you will be disappointed with the results.  The fluffy oak trees near my house are practically opaque to 2.4 ghz signals, so I imagine that a solid roof will be even worse.  If there is space between the wood strips (vs a solid wood decking), you might have some luck going just through the asphalt.  Water one thing that kills microwave signals, and wood is always wet.  (Concrete is another signal killer, in case that is another option...)

Greg  KO6TH


> Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:32:19 -0800
> From: du7la at yahoo.com
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: [amsat-bb]  Mode S thru roof?
> 
> I am finally getting around to mounting some antenna's in the attic and was wondering if I should set up my ADIC 3731 with corner antenna?
>  
> The roof does not have any insulation and as far as I can see only asphalt type roofing shingles over  wood.
>  
> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
>  
> Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
>  
> 73 Peter
> KD0AA
> 
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