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homebrew eggbeater update	Reply
by KD8DQK on February 17, 2008	Mail this to a friend!
In an earlier post, "I built something that actually WORKS!", I talked about how I homebrewed an eggbeater and was testing it. I've been working it pretty hard looking to see what it is capable of. From what I can gather it is actually a pretty efficient dual-bander. I have hit VHF repeaters in my area, a couple of them are 25+ miles away, and one is closer to 40 miles across a mountain. Of course that one is pretty garbled, but I can recognize the call sign. I can hit these repeaters and make contacts with a good signal, all with an SWR of about 1.5 - 2. Not too bad. As for satellites, I have been messing around with AO-51 all morning and can get a very distinct downlink signal on 435.300, although due to the doppler effect it actually begins at about 435.350. Very loud signal, can hear calls very well, got 3 bars on my meter. I guess that means my project is a success, which amazes me to no end. If anybody wants detailed instructions or a parts list, please let me know. I will be happy to share the knowledge I have gained.

RE: homebrew eggbeater update	Reply
by WB8YYY on February 21, 2008	Mail this to a friend!
Jeffrey, very nice work, thanks for posting your success. it has been a while since I used amateur satellites (RS-12 and RS-10 that did not require much equipment). it would be an interesting test to see if your eggbeater also works well with horizontal polarization (hint with SSB like the spring vhf contest). 73, curt

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by KD4PQF on February 22, 2008	Mail this to a friend!
Would love to have the plans... I just bought a arrow antenna and tripod, and a second ht on the 440 band.. it should be here next week

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by KD8DQK on March 23, 2008	Mail this to a friend!
Sorry i've been so lolng getting back to you. I will be sure to send you the specs as soon as I can get them worked up in an understandable format. Thanx for the interest!

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by KC2TPN on May 24, 2008	Mail this to a friend!
Please send the plans. Love to track the birds!

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