[amsat-bb] New M2 LEO Antenna System

[kb2m at arrl.net]

I'm also buying a set for my new Florida QTH. I'm also looking for a used
Yaesu 5500, preamps , etc. I'm totally happy I found a home with no antenna
restrictions...

73 Jeff kb2m

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From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bruce
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 10:26 AM
To: amsat-bb at AMSAT.Org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New M2 LEO Antenna System

i have had the m2 11x2 2m circular and 15x2 70cm circular big antennas since
1993 and they have been great. however, this new antenna is even better as
they are mounted by the end instead of the center of the boom. 
that means there should be almost zero clearance needed between the bottom
of your rotor and the ground or a roof. although not ao-10/13 or
ao-40 class antennas, there is no need for that much gain or directionality.
just ordered one of these antennas and the crossboom is part of the kit.
what could be better... well, they could come install them for me.

73...bruce

On 3/8/2015 8:20 PM, Mike wrote:
> I'd buy one from the store just to try it.
>
> 73, KC6NHJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Andrew 
> Glasbrenner
> Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2015 4:14 PM
> To: 'Clint Bradford'; 'Paul Stoetzer'
> Cc: k6lcs at ham-sat.info; 'AMSAT BB'
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New M2 LEO Antenna System
>
> I agree Clint, and there is obviously room for both systems in our store.
>
> When can I expect you to have the first batch ready to drop ship to 
> the purchasers?
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Clint 
> Bradford
> Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2015 7:02 PM
> To: Paul Stoetzer
> Cc: k6lcs at ham-sat.info Bradford; AMSAT BB
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New M2 LEO Antenna System
>
>>> ... You contributed to this thread because you wanted to make sure 
>>> that people don't
> think you need a $500 antenna system to work LEOs - and that is true, 
> but on the same token, a $15 tape measure antenna will produce 
> disappointing results in most cases if someone is trying to make QSOs on
SO-50.
>
> PRECISELY.
>
> I believe that - properly marketed - AMSAT-NA could make more profit 
> selling
> 500 tape measure beam kits this year at $25 retail to schools, 
> individuals, and clubs - than the profit they will realize selling a 
> handful of $500 antenna systems.
>
> ESPECIALLY with the FOX projects coming up. What better way to get 
> MORE PEOPLE INVOLVED in the satellites than to offer them an 
> affordable and educational DIY antenna building project for their new
satellites?
>
> Clint Bradford
>
>
>
>
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