[amsat-bb] Re: Arrow Antennas

[Rafael Valdez G.]

Does Arrow antenna needs more endoresement than these two???....

 

I personally like Elk for its less bulky design but Arrow is definetely a winner....

 

73




Rafael Valdez Jr.
XE2RV @ DM41mh
10-10 52716
VUCC Sat #164
 
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> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:12:19 -0800
> From: k6yk at juno.com
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Arrow Antennas
> 
> 
> AMEN ! 
> 
> I have used my Arrow right out of the box (bag), with a store-bought
> duplexer and it works great! No mods necessary. Thousands of QSO's
> on my trips around the country on AO-27, UO-14, SO-50, etc. 
> 
> I note that many of the messages I see on this subject are from people
> I've
> never heard on any satellite. Strange. 
> 
> 73
> John K6YK
> SAT VUCC #10, 800+ grids confirmed
> SAT WAS #200
> 
> 
> --------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "RONALD CADE" <w6zq_
> To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:28:43 -0700
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Arrow Antennas
> 
> Gentlemen,
> 
> If you want to see some improvement from the Arrow antenna, leave it's
> physical dimensions alone and remove the diplexer in the handle, throw it
> away and replace it with one of my designs. I won't get into any of the
> design details however having a device with adjustable capacitors and
> wire wound inductors makes a world of difference.
> I have been using this antenna since it arrived on the market with great
> success. Most of my activity has been in California, Arizona and the
> Hawaiian Islands. I would not take any other antenna with me on my trips
> away from home.
> As Clint mentioned, there is a significant difference in the signal
> strength from the sats as I have to rotate my antenna at least 45 degrees
> during a pass. 
> 
> Ron, W6ZQ
> SAT VUCC #99, 500+ grids confirmed
> SAT WAS
> Arrow + Icom ICw32
> 
> 
> 
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