[amsat-bb] Home Satellite Station - Antenna Mounting Question

[Bob Hammond]

Paul,

I used a Glen Martin roof top tower for my old setup.  It worked well.  I
still have my old one and in great shape if you want a used one.

http://glenmartin.com/rt-424-4-5%e2%80%b2-roof-top-tower/

Bob
W7OTJ


On Mon, Jan 14, 2019 at 8:36 AM Paul Overn via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Hello,
> I will be moving to a new QTH, and have the opportunity to set up a nice
> satellite home station, but I'm running into some issues in finding
> information:
> So far I know I want the "M2 Leo Pack antenna system", with a Yaesu 5500
> Elv / Az Rotator. This setup will be mounted directly on the roof of my
> house. At this time a tower install is out.
> The issue is: What is the best system for mounting this on the roof? Is
> there a tripod? or will I need to custom make something? Any help would be
> appreciated. I have contacted M2 and DX engineering, but each tell me to
> talk to the other, so not much help there.
> Also, I still need to buy the rotator and antenna system, so if someone
> know of these for sale, let me know.
> Thanks!!!!
>
> Paul Overn
> KE0PBR
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