Re: I like my PRO-43 also, but this is ridiculius!

I don't know how the military satellites in question compare, but it is
possible to pick up the amateur LEO satellites and the ISS with a handheld
and decent ducky. Of course a whip or beam works better, but if the pass is
high enough and your antenna is pointed the right direction, it can be done.
The time window is narrow, so you really have to actively chase the signal
and adjust for doppler shift as well.

- Doug


"Jeff" <oldog@(nospam)mchsi.com> wrote in message
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> "Frank Bals" <fjb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I've been able to pick up Military Satellites in the 260 Mhz FM range
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>> mine, just using a 220 Mhz Ham Rubber Duck antenna! Most milsat listening
>> you need a beam antenna with a preamp, but not with the PRO-43!
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> Pardon my skepticism but by the time any satellite signal reaches
> earth you're talking signals in the nanowatt range. Thats the reason why
> you need a beam and preamp, or a dish with a LNA. And you want
> us to believe a consumer grade RS handheld can do this feat with
> just a rubber duck??????? Come on.
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