[amsat-bb] new sats and 23cm

[Mike Seguin]

Hi David,

It comes down to whether you want to build or buy. If you want to build, 
a helix is one way. If you want to buy, check out the loop yagis from 
Directive Systems. Be aware, you want the loop yagis that cover the 
satellite uplink band rather than terrestrial operation which is at 1296 
MHz.

I use a Directive Systems 45 element loop yagi and ~80 watts.

Mike

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73,
Mike, N1JEZ
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"

On 2015-08-04 11:32, David wrote:
> I see lots of talk about some new sats going up that will be utilizing 
> 23cm.
> so I have some questions..  first let me explain what I have setup
> currently.
> 
> 1)      Icom IC-9100 (23cm module not added yet)
> 
> 2)      M2 eggbeaters (70cm and 2m) with preamps
> 
> So I am contemplating adding the 23cm add on for the 9100 but perplexed
> about an antenna. suggestions?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> David, KK4QOE