----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Bloy" <ch...@photofuture.co.uk> To: <amsat-bb@amsat.org> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 11:01 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Fibreglass tube for G5500?
> Hi All, > So, I was wondering, can I get say a 1 ½ fibreglass pole and then slip the > slightly small aluminium pole inside to give extra strength without > affecting the radiation pattern? Hi Chris,M0DQO You cannot because a fibreglass tubing fitted over an aluminium tubing is like to have a single aluminium tubing and the radiation pattern will be affected. > I have google'd a couple of places and it appears I need to get tubing but > not sure if anyone has any experience in this department? Read please the following article written by G6LVB http://www.g6lvb.com/fibermetalboom.htm > Many Thanks, > Chris - M0DQO 73" de i8CVS Domenico _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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
