Re: [amsat-bb] Photo Umbrella/Reflector

["Gary S. Bargholz" <gary.bargholz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I tried a 24" Umbrella from a TV light kit (Lowell).
It was Sliver. Tried a patch, and a dipole receive point,
to a Down East Microwave, and a Drake.
Very poor results, mine was not RF reflective at all.

N9UUR


> Does any one know, or has anyone tried a photo light reflector (silver
> or gold finish) as a prime-focus dish?
> 
> Will these things reflect RF? (vs taking the G6LVB route)
> 
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> Bill
> w1pa
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