>> Just wondering if anyone has a vertical beam. >> A horizontal beam [for this vertical balloon signal] will be >> useless for direction finding....
> That is only true when receiving the signal > via direct line of sight propagation. The transmitter is only 10 milliwatts, so we only expect line-of-sight contact. So that is why I was assuming we'd need a reasonable polarization match. But who knows... maybe we will get some good OTH signals.? The altitude will not be super high though, (like in the ionosphere).. Bob, WB4APR _______________________________________________ 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
