[amsat-bb] Re: Compact Quadrifilar Helix antenna

[Edward Cole]

At 09:14 AM 12/30/2009, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote:
>Jeff Kelly wrote:
> > This antenna has been out for a while:
> >
> > 
> http://www.antennas.us/store/p/229-UC-4364-328-Amateur-Satellite-antenna.html
> >
> > any feedback on it?
> >
> > Jeff
> > KT2K
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>Works OK with a good preamp. I have one mounted on my Explorer with some
>magnets from Harbor Freight, and an ARR preamp. Lots of guys here in
>deed-restricted communes, err, communities use them because of their
>stealth qualities.
>
>73, Drew KO4MA
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If you like building antennas, you might look at the Lindenblad which 
performs similarly.  I am finishing up my dual-band pair and may get 
them installed, today:
http://www.kl7uw.com/LBant.htm

I will fill in more info on this page in a day or two (just a few photos, now)


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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