Norm, I use an Elk log periodic for AO-7 and all my other satellite work. I am able to work passes to the predicted LOS time, subject to local surroundings. I was only able to work down to 4 or 5 degrees elevation with my Arrow dual-band Yagi, before I switched to the Elk. You can see this setup in action working satellites - including AO-7 mode B - in some of my videos at: http://youtube.com/va7ewk
For AO-7 in mode A, the Elk is my 2m antenna, and a Buddipole dipole on its tripod and telescoping mast is used for the 10m downlink. Since this requires more setup, and the 10m downlink is weaker than the 2m downlink, I don't work mode A very much. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ On Monday, July 16, 2012, Lizeth Norman wrote: > Hi all! > Just wanted some comments as to what ops are using for AO-7 portable. > More importantly, some info on how they perform near loss of signal. > Pictures of antenna arrays would be greatly appreciated. > Norm n3ykf > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org <javascript:;>. 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 > _______________________________________________ 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
