I'd be careful with anything by M2. The quality leaves much to be desired. As it ages, the "teflon" that the connection blocks use as waterproofing degrade. Ask me how I know. Pics on request. Preamps can be had for $45 from Down East Microwave as kits. Some assembly required.
On Sat, Dec 7, 2013 at 11:10 AM, Jens Spiess <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello... > if somebody has experiences for the satellite radio over present, > functioning amateur radio satellites with the following antennas: > > EB-144 M2 und EB-432 M2 (following the Link) ??? > > Dignity these antennas is sufficient around more or less adequate company > to be able to do over the satellites available still nowadays, without > rotors, however, with preamplifiers... > or would you advise me against the investment in these antennas from the > start??? Use here an IC910H. > > I have worked during earlier years very well with the MASPRO antennas and > rotors, now might, however, again - with as low as possible expenditure- > get into the amateur radio over satellite. > > Thanks for answers , > Jens / HB9JOI > > _______________________________________________ > 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
