[amsat-bb] Re: UHF/VHF Polarization Switch

[Bruce Semple]

It just supports switching between RHCP and LHCP.

Bruce
WA3SWJ



At 02:48 PM 4/23/2010, you wrote:
>Is this M2 mod for LHCP or RHCL only, or are the linear 
>polarizations possible also ?
>
>Stan, W1LE
>
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>On 4/22/2010 9:31 PM, Bruce Semple wrote:
>>Pete -
>>I have had one for about 1 1/2 years - on the 70cm antenna.
>>When the GO-32 9K6 BBS board was up it made the difference between
>>reliably receiving and not.
>>(I am working on getting on the AO-51 BBS)
>>I know S meter readings are all relative --   I usually see  at least
>>+20  when the polarization is correct.
>>I have roof mounted antennas so I was able to do the modification
>>without taking the antenna down.
>>I did shift the antenna mounting position on the boom to account for
>>the extra length/weight.
>>During installation checkout - I did have an  issue with the
>>protection diode that was installed across the relay --  I had to replace it.
>>Other than that -- it has worked fine.
>>
>>73,
>>Bruce
>>WA3SWJ
>>
>>
>>
>>At 10:48 AM 4/22/2010, you wrote:
>>
>>>Hello,
>>>
>>>I've been asked by a club member if anyone has any experience using an M2
>>>VHF/UHF Polarization Switch, and what their opinion of it may be.  I can't
>>>seem to find any reviews on field performance, thank you.
>>>
>>>73's Pete
>>>WB2OQQ
>>>www.massapequanyweather.com
>>>
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