In article , ml
wrote:

hi

Wanted to see what people thing regarding the design of a modest
satelite set up hopfully soon to be installed.

I was going to get the Yaesu as/el rotator and a circular pol
beam by M2 both for 2m and 430. at a future point i might put a
small 1296 ant on it as well.

the 2m/430 beam antennas are around 10ft and mount in the middle.


I have sorta two options for the EL boom.

a) i can use a fiberglass mast

question, how strong are these I was also looking at the M2 one in
particular

anyone know of anything better ?

b) how much of a difference signal wise would it make going from the
fiberglass to say a regular metal boom (EL)?? since they are circular pol
i assume a large difference but wonder for sure

C) any special advantage that might be afforded due to the less
weight?





thanks and happy 4th

some thoughts would be appreciated