[amsat-bb] Re: 144 MHz Satellite Omni - Alpha Sky Antenna
Interesting...I have an M3 Eggbeater antenna (looks like the design is similar) which I'm very happy with. Burns On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 9:46 AM, M5AKA wrote: > The Alpha Sky Antenna is now retailing at $89 instead of the previous $299. > > > Has anyone any experience of this antenna ? > > Amateur Radio Store > > https://amateurradiostore.com/all-alpha-antennas-c-2/hoa-friendly-alpha-sky-antenna-for-2m-satellite-experimenters-p-193 > > 73 Trevor M5AKA > ___ > 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 > ___ 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
[amsat-bb] Re: 144 MHz Satellite Omni - Alpha Sky Antenna
With all the Mode B sats, I think I see why it is on sale: "While used specifically for satellite operations, the Alpha Sky Sphere and Sky Counterpoise Kit still maintain a SWR of less than 1.9:1 on 2 Meters; as this is the band that transmission to satellite occurs. SWR is a little higher on 440MHz and this antenna should not be used to transmit on this band." 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 19, 2014, at 9:46 AM, M5AKA wrote: > > The Alpha Sky Antenna is now retailing at $89 instead of the previous $299. > > > Has anyone any experience of this antenna ? > > Amateur Radio Store > https://amateurradiostore.com/all-alpha-antennas-c-2/hoa-friendly-alpha-sky-antenna-for-2m-satellite-experimenters-p-193 > > 73 Trevor M5AKA > ___ > 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 ___ 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
[amsat-bb] Re: 144 MHz Satellite Omni - Alpha Sky Antenna
I just ordered one. It has a 5.0/5 rating at eham so it can't be too bad. It might just save my soon to be HOA'd satellite operating butt :-) I will set it up at my winter home's 'HOA usable' antenna test range and let all know how it works out. I miss working FO29 73 Jeff KB2M - Original Message - From: M5AKA To: AMSAT BB Sent: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:46:07 - (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] 144 MHz Satellite Omni - Alpha Sky Antenna The Alpha Sky Antenna is now retailing at $89 instead of the previous $299. Has anyone any experience of this antenna ? Amateur Radio Store https://amateurradiostore.com/all-alpha-antennas-c-2/hoa-friendly-alpha-sky-antenna-for-2m-satellite-experimenters-p-193 73 Trevor M5AKA ___ 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
