Ok, I have been modeling a couple of antennas to 'work' the 'Easysats' (FM repeater types'). Can anyone share their experiences? My modeling with EZNEC shows a better pattern if I keep the antenna closer to the ground. If I get it up over my roof, the model shows some serious nulls in the pattern. If I install the antenna lower,will my wooden house 'block' the signal? If not, I can get a better pattern and shorter coax runs.
Up over my house at about 15 feet I am hearing the satellites (even the beacons on the SSB birds), but the signal fades in and out as the signallevelis right on the bottom of my TS2000's ability to hear.
Hoping to get both 70 CM and 2 meter antennas up (either turnstiles or Moxoms) so I can operate satellite from my shack.
Any suggestions?
Up over my house at about 15 feet I am hearing the satellites (even the beacons on the SSB birds), but the signal fades in and out as the signallevelis right on the bottom of my TS2000's ability to hear.
Hoping to get both 70 CM and 2 meter antennas up (either turnstiles or Moxoms) so I can operate satellite from my shack.
Any suggestions?