[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 V/S

[saguaroastro@cox.net]

Matt,

Try Kent Britain's (WA5VJB) Site. I made my 144/435 Antenna from his plans for under $20.00. Works like a charm & easy to build.

He's got plans for various bands including 1296Mhz. A good resource. 

http://www.wa5vjb.com/yagi-pdf/cheapyagi.pdf

73
Rick
K7TEJ

---- Matt Patterson <mattpatt at 1starnet.com> wrote: 
> Hi,
> 
> Thanks to everyone for all of your responses.  It looks like I have 
> found a downconverter.  Next question...  Does anyone have any ideas on 
> a cheap and easy homebrew antenna?  Would a "cantenna" work for a small 
> portable setup?  I'm trying to do this as cheaply as possible as AO-51 
> isn't in this mode very often.
> 
> 73 Matt
> W5LL
> 
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