[amsat-bb] Re: Field Day mode for AO-51

[Andrew Glasbrenner]

> Presumably that's because very few people have L- and S-band equipment.
> I'm guessing that many people are - like me - put off by the prohibitive
> cost and requirement for overcomplicated tracking systems.
>
> Working V/U with a handheld antenna is much more fun than sitting
> watching a computer twiddle servos and tune the radio for you.
>
> Gordon MM0YEQ
>   
I work V/S with two HTs, and a ~10 inch corner reflector and 
downconverter for S band. One HT has a $10 MFJ whip, and the other is a 
IC-2 purchased for $5. I bought my last 2 downconverters on Ebay or 
hamfests for less than $20 each.

Sort of like Mark is doing here: 
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/glasbrenner/DSCF1025.jpg

It's not tough...and lot's of fun.

73, Drew KO4MA