RE: [amsat-bb] DEM AO-40 system or AIDC 3733 opinions

[Steve Jepsen <jepsen_st@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Mike,
	I have the 2400-144RX and the DSH12-17. My xcvr
is an old Yaesu FT726R. I run the 2400-144RX into a
TenTec 144mhz/28mhz transverter with the xmit section
disable (to protect the converter) and receive downlink
using the optional 10m module in the FT726R. (this way
I can use the 435mhz section for U band up, the 145mhz
section to drive my L band up converter and listen on 
the 10m section, all on one radio)
	I've recently upgraded from the DSH12-17 to a 
Hyperlink BBQ dish.
	I found the DSH12-17 adequate during low squint 
angles but was confined to CW much of the time. I wanted 
to be able to use the satellite more reliably at poor squint 
angles to work DX.
	The DSH12-17 is a very well built antenna that
should last many years. It's very easy to mount and has
a small wind load (unlike the dish). If you're mainly
interested in casual use, the DSH12-17 is fine. If you're
a little obsessive, you might want to look at something with
more gain.
Steve .. AI7W
ai7w@arrl.net

B.T.W.  Now that I think about it, my DSH12-17 is forsale.

-----Original Message-----
From:	Michael Malloy [SMTP:mmalloy@wi.rr.com]
Sent:	Sunday, September 30, 2001 18:43
To:	amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org
Subject:	[amsat-bb] DEM AO-40 system or AIDC 3733  opinions

Has anyone had experience with the DEM AO-40 setup using the 2400-144RX
converter and the DSH12-17 circular polarized antenna.
I am also considering the AIDC 3733  and dish that K5GNA is modifying. Any
opinions on either of these appreciated.

Mike N9WJV

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