Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3 ft. dish??

[Scott Townley <nx7u@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just a thought on a 3' dish...
I was driving by a restaurant last week when I spotted the nearly
perfect reflector lying next to their patio.  Unfortunately this
particular piece was too damaged to be of use :-( but may provide a
source to others.
It's a heat reflector from the top of a propane-fired patio heater. 
They are common in the SW US and California; don't know if they are
elsewhere.  It was a shade over 36" in diameter and looked to be about
4" deep...so a bit on the shallow side but looked pretty usable.  Very
lightweight.
The brand name of the heater is "SunGlo" and they're made in LA.

"Stacey E. Mills" wrote:
> 
> I'm looking for a source for 2.5 to 3 ft. diameter, prime focus aluminum
> dishes.    I'd prefer a fairly deep dish with a low F/D ratio, but at this
> point I'll consider any options.   Any help in locating a supplier will be
> greatly appreciated!
> Thanks!!
> 
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