[amsat-bb] Arrow 2 Antenna

[Robert MacHale]

When the satellite is directly overhead with a vertical antenna that might be tough to contact. Perhaps pointing the antenna at the ground is causing the signal to bounce and reflect.
73
Robert MacHaleKE6BLR Ham Radio Licensehttp://spaceCommunicator.club
Supporting Boy Scout Merit Badges in Radio and Space Exploration
 

    On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 2:03:24 PM PDT, Paul Andrews via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
 
 Are the elements installed on the boom backwards?  :0

Shortest element closest to the satellite.

Too obvious?

What antenna problem causes a null off the tip of the boom?

73 - Paul - W2HRO

On Wed, Jun 19, 2019, 16:27 Bob via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Total guess, but perhaps a connector issue on the feedline?  To rule that
> out use a SWR meter between the rig and antenna and see if the SWR changes
> when you are pointing things up high.
>
> 73, Bob, WB4SON
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 19, 2019 at 4:08 PM Kees van Oosbree via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> >  Hello there!
> >
> > I've been having trouble with my Arrow Antenna on the FOX sats.  It seems
> > that when I point my antenna at the satellite, say on a 70 degree max
> > elevation pass, it doesn't receive it.  But when I point the antenna at
> the
> > ground, it comes in very clearly.  Towards the end of the pass, I start
> > receiving it again because I'm pointing my antenna near the horizon.  At
> > this time, I make all of my contacts.  What could be the problem?  I
> > checked the elements on the antenna and they aren't mixed up.  Thank you!
> >
> > 73 de KE0STO
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
_______________________________________________
Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb