Hi Jim, I have the IC910H with the L band module. I have used when AO51 is in L/U mode. I am using LMR400 for feed and I have a DEMI Circular polarized 12 turn helix antenna. When I am on AO51 I can not get to low to my horizon. I know it works I have been able to work Washington and California from south central Alaska with it. My plans are to get one of the KJ6KO amps and a power supply for the amp. I am pleased to have it working barefoot. I may have 6 watts at the antenna.
Dale/KL7XJ Jim Heck wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I would be interested to know if anyone is using an ICOM 910 with the L-Band > module for Ao-51 uplink on the BBS? (The optional L-Band unit for the 910 > runs 10 > watts according to the book). > > I am particularly interested to know what type/gain of antenna I would need > to get > a reliable up link. I am planning to use about 20 metres of Ecoflex 10, which > will > introduce a loss of something like 3 Dbs. > > I know that the LBand/Digital up link is currently off, just gettting ready > for > the next 'on' period! > > 73s > > Jim G3WGM > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________________ 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
