I just received an Arrow and I already had an M-Squared 2m antenna. The M-Squared has the elements isolated from the boom by means of rubber grommets; the Arrow has the elements attached to the boom and they are not isolated. It seems to me that makes the elements, boom, mast and coax center conductor all grounded. Right?
Doesn't that make the Arrow less effective in radiating and in reception? Dumbo question for the geniuses on this board, but I am wondering why one is isolated and another isn't. Dave // DM78qd // KA0SWT +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
