[amsat-bb] Arrow Antennas for terrestrial work

[Greg D]

Besides the mechanical issues that others have noted, one thing to
consider is that the 2m / 70cm elements are at 90 degrees from each
other.  If you want to mix repeater and weak-signal uses, you may need a
way to rotate the beam so that the polarization is optimized for the
band and use you are engaged in.

Greg  KO6TH


John Geiger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Most of the reviews I have seen for the Arrow Antenna dualband yagis are
> regarding their use on the satellites, which I think is what they are
> mainly made for.  Has anyone on the list used one of their dualband
> antennas mounted permanently for terrestrial work as well?  They do sell a
> mounting bracket for permanent mounting to a mast.
>
> Do they seem well made enough to withstand the outside elements for a few
> years on end?  Do they seem to perform as well as other antennas which have
> approximately the same boom size and number of elements?
>
> 73 John W5TD
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