Cheap Antennas for AMSAT LEO Satellites
Construction guide for dual-band 145/435 MHz antennas designed for Low Earth Orbit satellite communications. Covers detailed dimensions for 2 to 4 element 145 MHz Yagi antennas and 3 to 8 element 435 MHz versions, with complete J-driven element design specifications. Includes band splitter circuit construction using high-pass and low-pass filters with pencil-wound coils, element mounting techniques, and tuning procedures. Features performance comparison with commercial Arrow antenna systems. Essential reference for radio amateurs building cost-effective satellite receiving setups.
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- Radio & Communications