RE: [amsat-bb] GRRRRRRRRRRR!

["Howard Long" <howard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Jon

> I don't think that's what he's talking about.  The -45, +45 mounting will
> give CP just like a 0 and 90 mounting.  That makes no difference.  What
> changes the polarization is that the elements are physically separated
from
> each other (not on the same axis) as they are on 2 different antennas.

OK I give up... educate me! If the antennas on the ground are pointing
directly at the satellite, why is the polarization any different to having
the elements on the same boom? ie circular rather than eliptical?

73 Howard G6LVB

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