[amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna

[Roy Dean]

>
> I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to
> listen for Satellites.
> The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans
> to build one on the internet.
> Any suggestions which one would be worth trying for RX to start?
>
> 73 VE7HJ


To be honest, I had better results using a 1/4 wave ground plane antenna
(the kind you make with an SO-239 panel mount fitting and 4 radials) than
the typical "rectangular" DIY eggbeater (using exclusively with
satellites).   I would recommend making a QFH.

--Roy
K3RLD