[amsat-bb] Re: Sat-Antennas ...?

[Lizeth Norman]

I'd be careful with anything by M2. The quality leaves much to be desired.
As it ages, the "teflon" that the connection blocks use as waterproofing
degrade. Ask me how I know. Pics on request.
Preamps can be had for $45 from Down East Microwave as kits. Some assembly
required.


On Sat, Dec 7, 2013 at 11:10 AM, Jens Spiess <jens.spiess at bluewin.ch> wrote:

> Hello...
> if somebody has experiences for the satellite radio over present,
> functioning amateur radio satellites with the following antennas:
>
> EB-144 M2 und EB-432 M2  (following the Link) ???
>
> Dignity these antennas is sufficient around more or less adequate company
> to be able to do over the satellites available still nowadays, without
> rotors, however, with preamplifiers...
> or would you advise me against the investment in these antennas from the
> start??? Use here an IC910H.
>
> I have worked during earlier years very well with the MASPRO antennas and
> rotors, now might, however, again - with as low as possible expenditure-
> get into the amateur radio over satellite.
>
> Thanks for answers ,
> Jens / HB9JOI
>
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