[amsat-bb] Re: Helical Antenna on 70 cm

[Greg D]

Hi Rolf,

I don't believe that's possible.  It would be like asking for a screw 
that can be turned in either direction.  L / R switching is done by 
switching between two antennas.

Greg  KO6TH


Rolf Krogstad wrote:
> Thanks, Bob.
>
> Is there a commercial yagi available for 435 MHz which is R-L switchable?
>
> Rolf   NR0T
>
>
> On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 8:21 PM, Bob- W7LRD<w7lrd at comcast.net>  wrote:
>
>> the helix is a nice antenna...however...once wound for either RHCP or LHCP
>> there's no going back.  So switching from R to L or L to R is out of the
>> question.  Unless of course the chosen polarity is always compatible with
>> the satellite in use.  Unless you have L and a R helix and switch between
>> them, that can get a "little" involved.  Many times it is
>> very convenient to be able to switch between L or R during a pass, at times
>> it can make the contact happen.  This is of course is easy with a L/R CP
>> yagi.  I have used a helix for L band (1.2ghz ) as well as feeds for a
>> 2.4ghz dish.  They are a fine antenna with a fair amount of bandwidth.  For
>> a 16+ turn helix I have used  stainless steel "U" channel for the center
>> support.  If Clair, VE3NPC is listening, he's the resident helix guy.
>> Just my opinion, your mileage may differ.
>> 73 Bob W7LRD
>> Seattle
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From: *"Rolf Krogstad"<rolf.krogstad at gmail.com>
>> *To: *amsat-bb at amsat.org
>> *Sent: *Monday, May 13, 2013 9:22:57 AM
>> *Subject: *[amsat-bb] Helical Antenna on 70 cm
>>
>>
>> I am new to satellites and new to the design requirements for UHF and am
>> looking for advice.
>>
>> I am looking to build a Helical antenna for the 70cm Band.  I am
>> considering the plans for such an antenna from the 2010 edition of the ARRL
>> Satellite Handbook.  The plans call for a 235 cm (7' 8") long, 2.5 cm (1")
>> diameter center support made of either a wooden dowel which has been
>> treated or a fiberglass tube.  It also requires multiple 7.6 cm (3")
>> spacers for the helical element.
>>
>> My question is would fiberglass rods made of "Isophthlic Polyester Resin"
>> be a good choice of material at UHF frequencies?
>> I hesitate to use treated wood because I plan to mount this on the top of a
>> 15 meter high tower and it isn't very accessible.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Rolf   NR0T
>> [EN34]
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