[amsat-bb] Re: Portable satellite antenna

[KM9U]

The Arrow antenna will be a good choice. The very first contact I made after 
receiving my Arrow antenna was with Col. Doug Wheelock aboard the ISS on 
July 14, 2010. I was using a Kenwood Th-F6a HT @ 5w output with my new Arrow 
II.
The Arrow is not the only choice, but I think many will agree that it is a 
good choice for portable operations.
Welcome to the wonderful world of amateur satellite communications!

Chuck, KM9U

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alexander Sack" <pisymbol at gmail.com>
To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 22:27
Subject: [amsat-bb] Portable satellite antenna


> AMSAT-BB:
>
> I am a relatively new ham (1.5 months) and I have caught the satellite
> bug.  I own a Kenwood TH-D72A which from reading this list and some
> others is a great little HT to operate satellites.
>
> The issue is an antenna.  I live in an antenna restricted area so I am
> not sure what to do.
>
> I have read about the Arrow Antenna:
>
> http://www.arrowantennas.com/arrowii/146-437.html
>
> My goal is to work minimally the ISS! :-)
>
> Can folks suggest a portable setup that could work with my HT?  Or are
> my expectations too high?
>
> 73
>
> -aps (KC2ZSX)
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