[amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna

[Gregory Beat]

START with SIMPLE ... Build a Vertical Dipole for 70cm,
then LISTEN to RS-44 beacon and linear transponder.
https://amsat-uk.org/2020/04/30/dosaaf-85-rs-44-amateur-radio-transponder-activated/

20 years ago, Jerry Brown, K5OE wrote a series of DIY Antenna Construction articles, some of these were published in the Amsat Journal.  These satellite and VHF/UHF antennas were built by countless AMSAT members across the world.
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/

Eggbeater II Omni LEO Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Eggbeater_2.html

Texas Potato Masher II Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html

70cm Quagi Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/70cm_quagi.html

Jeff, K7XQ had problems with all Eggbeater designs (not impressed with performance).
He developed a Tall Quadfillar Helix Antenna ... but no longer posted on web page.

greg, w9gb
AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-UK
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Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
From: James Johnson, VA7CND
To: AMSAT-BB Reflector
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna

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