.. I opted to try to insulate the elements from the boom ... Please remind me why you think any such modification to the Arrow is necessary.
If we are discussing the Arrow dual-band unit for satellites with the duplexer built into the mast, I personally wouldn't dream of modifying it as you decribe. It works the FM birds phenomenonally as designed. The only 'mod' I consider is the addition of a handle for portable ops, a pictured at ... http://www.k6lcs.com Clint Bradford, K6LCS _______________________________________________ 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
