On 11 Jan 2005 14:24:15 -0800, wrote:

Would a ground plane work?

No reception from above, not recommended.



Are these immages pretty clear?

pretty.




Do you have to have ssb capability?

yep. and AFC. and, and....
equipment for 137 MHz is around for less than 300 $


I did that on 137 Mhz for a while,
also tried Meteosat excellent images around 1700 MHz
(which will be switched off sooner or later).


Today use Meteosat digital on Astra, need a DVB Video card in your PC.