[TowerTalk] EME questions

[dan hearn]

Hi Paul: I have operated K5GW's(Tx Twr owner) 2m moon bounce station
when I lived in Dallas. He had 48 each 10 el yagis in his array. I
believe it was second to W5UN's system in size. He used 1500w amp. The
yagis are of his own design and I believe he sells kits for the antennas
as well as the small rod element material and the insulators and spring
clips to pass the elements thru the boom. I worked lots of eu and
african stations. I believe from talking to him, that 4 yagis in a
square array is about the minimum antenna needed and, of course you need
to computer track your antenna to stay on the moon. There are a few big
systems around the world you can work with a minimum setup. 
  Incidentally, He also has a FULL SIZE 3 el yagi at 197 ft. Sure would
like to have that up here. 
73, Dan, N5AR

Dinsterdog@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Now have the VHF/UHF disease, working satellites with M2 eggbeaters and one
> F2 contact on 6M into GM with a 3 ele Cushcraft Yagi, thinking of moving onto
> the Moon-  Can anyone please give suggestions on which band they see this as
> being the most affordable to reach the Moon?  I believe 2 meters is the way
> to invest, but most EME stations I know of have at least 2-3 bands on their
> arrays.........Any suggestions regarding a good EME set up, rotors, preamps,
> ANTENNAS,  etc.....or reference to any understandable writings on the
> subject, appreciated.  (Alreadyhave the rig, FT847) Please email to
> dinsterdog@aol.com.  I know that this might not be the best forum to ask
> these questions, so if anyone can direct me to a reflector regarding this
> subject, I'd really appreciate that too-  Can this be done with an array set
> up for under $1,500 +_??????
> 
> 73  Paul  N0AH
> DN71
> 
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