[amsat-bb] Re: 70cm Helicoil Good/Bad expensive?

[Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF]

What, exactly, is a helicoil antenna?


On 12-Jul-11 00:39, Kevin Deane wrote:
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> Hello all, whats the take on these antennas? I am sure someone on here has used them and they certainly look cool but how do they perform?
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> Dont you have to switch polerization on a cross polerized yagi?
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> I know there is not a perfect antenna, just wondering about the Helicoil...
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> Kevin
> KF7MYK
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