[amsat-bb] Re: fixed elevation.

["john hackett" <la2qaa@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

KA2AEV said ...

>Whats the accepted elevation for fixed?
>Sounds like something to try instead of using my omni antennas!.
>
>73 de Mike
>KA2AEV
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Mike,
       It depends on the vertical radiation angle of the aerial you're 
using.

With an angle of 30 degrees at the half power points a good compromise is to 
fix it at 25 degrees elevation. Remember ... LEO's spend 70% of their time 
below 65% elevation.

More than 6 elements is not! recommended for fixed elevation installations, 
the horizontal beamwidth will be too sharp. Less elements = broader 
beamwidth ... (and lower gain) ...
"horses for courses" Mike.

73 John    <la2qaa@amsat.org>


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