Re: [amsat-bb] Myers Dish Orientation

[Mike73@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 5/23/2001 12:05:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
fwinder@one.net writes:

> For those successfully using the Myers barbecue grill type dish for 2400
>  Mhz  what is the correct orientation?  I note from inputs that is is
>  apparently used  either in a vertial or horizontal polarization
>  configuration.  With the longer part of the dish pointing vertically I am
>  presuming this would give horizontal polarization?  Thanks for info on best
>  polarization.  73, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF.

Mount it either way. It's a linear feed and AO-40 is circular so either will 
work. FYI, I have mine mounted vertically to save some space on my cross boom.

73,
Mike, N1JEZ
AMSAT #29649
Local Area Coordinator
"A closed mouth gathers no feet."
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