[amsat-bb] Radomes

[Greg D]

Two thoughts...

1.  You can test the plastic for RF absorption by putting a sample of it
in a microwave oven, along with a coffee mug of water (as a dummy load)
for a minute or two.  If the plastic stays cold, it's good.

2.  Besides the RF angle, also consider a material that will stand up to
the sun for however long you plan to have this deployed.

Good luck,

Greg  KO6TH


Joe wrote:
> I'm putting together a very basic and simple ground station.  I have a
> Little Wheel 70cm for an antenna, and a NICE ARR 70 cm gasfet preamp.
>
> Now I want to mast mount of course the pre amp right at the antenna.
> And there are a lot of connections there. So was thinking of making
> some sort of a Radome to cover it all.
>
> And was thinking something as simple as a Ice Cream Bucket.
>
> Are there any "Plastics" I should avoid? I do not want to have any
> effect on the already weak RF. I want it to be as transparent as
> possible.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Joe WB9SBD