I have been using a homebrew helix that I built on the VE3NPC design. It works quite well, and wasn't too expensive to build. Sorry I can't remember how much I spent, but it was probably less than $50 easy.
Google VE3NPC and you should be able to find the design. 73, Jerry N0JY __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4385 (20090831) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com _______________________________________________ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb