Re: [BVARC] Satellites -- 2m -- 70cm -- antennas

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Re: [BVARC] Satellites -- 2m -- 70cm -- antennas

try, at any level, as it’s tons > of fun. > > > > And, as always, anything I can do to help, just give a yell. We can get > you on the birds, one way or the other. > > > > Walter/K5WH > > > > *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *Richard Bonica via > BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Satellites -- 2m -- 70cm -- antennas

, anything I can do to help, just give a yell. We can get you on the birds, one way or the other. Walter/K5WH From: BVARC On Behalf Of Richard Bonica via BVARC Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2024 5:53 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Richard Bonica Subject: [BVARC] Satellites -- 2m

Re: [BVARC] Satellites -- 2m -- 70cm -- antennas

I too used a Pryme AL-800 antenna for a long time. Then I graduated to an Arrow antenna. Much easier than the AL-800. Your choice of using an Arrow without a built-in diplexer which is good for about 10 watts or use your own duplexer or use two individual HT's or radios. I have done it all thre

Re: [BVARC] Satellites -- 2m -- 70cm -- antennas

With a single dual band Ht I often found that in working the analog FM birds, my best antenna was a Pryme AL-800 telescoping whip about 32 inches long. I made over 8000 QSOs using only a good Dual band radio in half or full duplex and that antenna.Take care to protect the connector. DO NOT often p

[BVARC] Satellites -- 2m -- 70cm -- antennas

To all... As I go down the path of satalites and antennas, I have now realized how much I really don't have a clue. The things I need to learn about are : 1) Yagis -- how they work beyond the normal parts and basic point and listen. 2) satalites and orbits and solar winds and solar interference in