Re: [amsat-bb] Using helix in Rain

[Jesse Morris <w4mvb@xxxxxxxx>]

Hi Ed,

I can confirm that water does indeed cause considerable signal loss for
the helix.  I did some checks with a garden hose a few months ago at the
suggestion of one of our friends from the UK.  I found that the feed with
a wide part close to the refelector is very much affected by the water. 
I had one with the match not quite so wide and a wide spacing to he
reflector and it was only affected while it was actually covered with
water.

73's de Jess - W4MVB
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