>I/m interested in the possibility of using oscars 27, 29, 50, 51, and 52 >without using rotors or directional antennas and maybe while mobile. Uplink >seems not to be a problem as one can always QRO to a level where the >satellite sees an apropriate signal level that is enough but without robing >power from other transponder users. On recieve though you still gotta be >able to hear 'em to work 'em. Is an eggbeater and a preamp enough to hear >decently or is there another (better) way? Is working mobile and/or without >directional antennas even practical? what's the best way to do it?
Eric, Go to: http://tinyurl.com/wb6lloOscar And try the quadrifilars...You wont get much at low ELs, but on a decent pass you will copy...use low loss coax, and good N connectors. See the folder Antennaevaluation for some testing we've done.. 73, Dave, WB6LLO [email protected] Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E... _______________________________________________ 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
