Re: [amsat-bb] WX-proofing a Helix Feed

[Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I built my 5.75 turn helix feed in 2-cup stainless mini-saucepan to act as the 
'cupped' feed I kept reading about. I found a pan at Cook 'N Stuff that had 
the identical dimensions to the cupped feed that Jerry, K5OE, has on his 
website. I was able to bend the handle of the pan so that it positioned the 
assembly at the right distance from my 1M offset fed dish. To weatherproof 
it, I cut down a 2-liter Diet Coke bottle, slid it over the saucepan, and 
held it on with a large screw-type hose clamp. I know it's not "perfect" by 
any stretch, but when the squint is good, I hear the beacon at S9+ using a 
TransSystem 3731 that I bought from Bob, K5GNA.
Now if I can ever find the time to finish my positioner and mount my 70cm beam 
on the whole shebang, I'll join you guys on AO-40!
73, Jim  KQ6EA
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