Re: [amsat-bb] Cross boom-insulated or not?

[Luc Langehegermann <luc2@xxxxxxxx>]

Quoting Jim Wright <wa4ivm@amsat.org>:

> I am looking at mounting two M2 antennas on the same cross boom.
> Question is should they be on an insulated cross boom to preserve
> pattern or will they work correctly on a metallic cross boom?  M2 tech
> support is already on the way to Dayton.
>
> I like the idea of having everything at DC ground potential, but don't
> want a deaf antenna system.
>
> All comments are appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim

Hello Jim,

I propose you the following reading: http://www.g6lvb.com/fibermetalboom.htm

btw, I do use an metallic boom.

73, Luc


----------------------------------------------------------------
This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
----
Sent via amsat-bb@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
Not an AMSAT member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe amsat-bb" to Majordomo@amsat.org