Hi John! > Does anyone know the polarization of the 2.4 GHz transmissions from AO-51. > Are they circular? If so which polarity, RHCP or LHCP? Are they linear? > If so is there a preferred receiving polarization? I have examined the > AMSAT web site and many references on the Internet, but cannot seem to find > the answer.
It's linear. Page 7 in the PDF at: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/OSCAR-E_Status_Report_5.pdf has a brief description and a picture of the L/S antenna on AO-51. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ _______________________________________________ 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
