[sarex] New M2 LEO pack antenna system is now available in AMSAT store

[Andrew Glasbrenner]

Since not everyone reads ANS or the Twitter or Facebook feeds, I thought I'd
share this here a bit early. 

 

73, Drew KO4MA

 

M2 Antenna Systems, Inc. of Fresno, CA introduced the new satellite antenna
LEO-Pack using their 436CP16 and 2MCP8A yagis during the 2015 HamCation in
Orlando, FL. 

 

The 436CP16 and 2MCP8A are light weight, circularly polarized antennas
optimized for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite communications or other
applications where a small circular polarized antenna is required. Optimum
match and gain designed for the satellite band. 

 

Rear mounted for easy coaxial cable routing. A preamp (not included) can be
mounted close to the antenna for almost no coax loss before the preamp,
maximizing your receive performance.

 

Computer design techniques help keep spurious side lobes down for optimum
signal to noise rations. Both the 436CP16 and 2MCP8A feature the same CNC
machined, O-ring and silicone-gel sealed, driven element assemblies common
to all M2 Yagi Antennas. This insures years of trouble free performance
regardless of weather. 

 

M2 designed a custom LEO cross boom to pair these two antennas together for
a very manageable amateur satellite ground station. 

 

AMSAT-NA and M2 Antenna Systems are pleased to announce that the LEO-Pack
system is being offered to members only at $499, shipping included (US
only). Non-members can join AMSAT-NA at time of purchase to participate in
this special purchase. The M2 list price is $545.99.

 

To place your order, visit the AMSAT store at:
http://store.amsat.org/catalog/

 

M2 Antenna System's LEO-Pack page can be found at:
http://tinyurl.com/nyhgmcr