Re: [amsat-bb] The AA5FR El Cheapo AZ-EL Rotor System for AMSAT Birds

[David Carr <dc@xxxxxxxxx>]

Robert,

Great page, I really like your spirit.  Why not put a 30-60 degree shim 
between the antenna and the top of the rotator?  This would let you use 
some of that 60 degrees below the horizon to get 0-90 degree coverage.

73s,
David Carr
KD5QGR

Robert Goodman wrote:
> I have had many requests for show and tell about my under $50 approach 
> for my AA5FR El Cheapo AZ-EL rotor system for working the LEO (low 
> earth orbit) AMSAT birds with an Arrow II antenna.
>
> I've created a web page that details my simple system:
>
> www.AA5FR.com/elcheapoazel.htm
>
> This approach works great for me as a cliff dweller.....but my guess 
> is that there are MANY on the list who are MUCH more technically 
> competent than me who can greatly improve on my techno-weenie approach.
>
> 73,
>
> Robert    AA5FR
> www.AA5FR.com
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