On 11 Dec 2009 at 8:37, Danny Casier wrote: Date sent: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:37:10 +0100 From: Danny Casier <danny.cas...@skynet.be> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Loosing the north!!! To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Copies to: eu-am...@yahoogroups.com
> It depends what antenna system you have. If you use high gain antenna > system, how can you see the differens? > Best way is comparing with a no directional antenna before and after the > clip over of the sat. But that's to late for that now. Perhaps we can start > start to messure and after next clip over we can start al over again so we > can compare the data. Messurements must be done with several passes and same > equipment. > > 73 > Dan ON5UE > I have 24 elements UHF linear yagi and after the switch i got a lot of small fades with a huge one. When i realign correctly the antenna all those small fades disappear and i got only one small one per pass. I agree it's not the best way to test it but my main concern was my correct alignment to the north and i can confirm it was effective as i am able now to hear many satellites from 1 degrees up to half a degree at LOS. "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe DSTAR urcall VE2DWE WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE _______________________________________________ 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
