On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 09:22:13PM -0700, Art McBride wrote: > Jeff, > You are correct, a J Pole is an end fed dipole on its side. Max gain at the > horizon and extinction at 90 degree elevation. The J section is for matching > and does not radiate. Gain = 2.1 dBi at the horizon.
Absolutely perfect for the ISS though, especially at these latitudes up around 56°N. -- Gordonjcp MM0YEQ _______________________________________________ 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
