On Apr 13, 1:08 pm, "Ralph Mowery" wrote:
"Jim Leder" wrote in message

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This is a question I posted a little while back on
rec.radio.amateur.satellite, but never received any response, maybe
because there is not a good answer. But here it is again:

I like to try to make occasional satellite contacts, usually on VO-52, and
have a place for only one antenna. In the past I have used a dual band
Diamond X-50 vertical, but now I am wondering if something like KU4AB's
dual band
E-factor horizontal loop might be a better choice. Any opinions?

Thanks.

There is not really a good answer for simple sat antennas. You may want to
look at the eggbeater types. Also someone was putting together something
called a potato masher. It is a variation on the eggbeater. Crossed
dipoles about 3/8 wavelength over a ground plane or reflector works ok , but
may need to be switched from right to left polorization.

I remember seeing a projet for a GPS antenna, perhaps this could be
scaled to meet your requirements.

Jimmie