[amsat-bb] Re: J Beam for Saatellite Work

[Andrew Glasbrenner]

I had one for a while, but never needed to tune it. It put a huge signal into AO-40, albeit with some polarity/spin fades. Worked real well terrestrially as well. Robert, KI4HXT always called it my picklefork beam.

73, Drew KO4MA


-----Original Message-----
>From: Farrell Winder <fwinder at fuse.net>
>Sent: Sep 22, 2012 11:56 AM
>To: AMSAT <AMSAT-BB at amsat.org>
>Subject: [amsat-bb] J Beam for Saatellite Work
>
>I again wish to inquire if there are any current or  past satellite station users with experience using the J Beam, Model MBM88/70cm. It was manufactured  by Jaybeam Ltd, Northampton England.  Specifically, what SWR figures were noted and are there any procedures for optimizing  SWR?  Any information appreciated, please reply off line.  Thanks.
>Farrell Winder, W8ZCF
>Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
>
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