----- Original Message ----- From: "David 4X1DG" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2012 6:30 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Circular polarization
> Is a UHF circular polarization antenna needed for the current operational > satellites? > I am planning some work on my antenna system and wonder if the CP > is needed, or actually, deteriorate the signal by 3dB if the satellites > are using linear antennae?? > Hi David, 4X1DG It is a long matter to explain in a few words so that in a separate email I have sent to you the 5 MB zipped file of the following nice article: "The Advantages of Circular Polarization for Amateur Satellite Ground Stations" by John J. Nagle, K4KJ I can send the above artiche to anybody interested to it. 73" de i8CVS Domenico _______________________________________________ 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
