[amsat-bb] Re: Wimo Helix for 23 cm

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-------------- Original message from Colin Boys <c.boys@barrycontrols.co.uk>: -------------- 
Joe:

I've homebrewed six helix antennas but never one for 23 cm. 

I've seen the Wimos at Dayton and they look well built. If I didn't homebrew, I would purchase one. 

www.ssbusa.com carries the Wimo helix and yagi antennas.

GL 

Mike
K9QHO
AMSAT 33589
> 
> Spring is coming --- and I have gathered almost everything for an L Band 
> uplink. Does anyone have any experience with the Wimo helix for 23 cm? It 
> appears they have 3 models with 10, 20, and 40 turns. Is there any point to a 
> 40 turn helix? I thought after 15 to 20 turns they didn't improve. 
> 
> Thanks and 73, 
> Joe 
> kk0sd 
> AMSAT # 21357 
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