Hi All,
For a while now i have been investigating Jupiter Radio and a good starting point into more advance radio astronomy. We don't have much here in WA other than ASKAP which is not accessible to the general public for hands on approach. Maybe one day for me
Anyway As I have a very tight restriction in my backyard I decided to create a Ring Antenna. I would say the worst of it was was the finch cage wire as I have limited finances I decided on this instead of bare metal flywire (which I can't find).
There is 2 final stages I have in mind for this antenna to complete.
- Install ALT/AZ motors to control the antenna. - Already the piano wire
- Redesign the antenna for 1/2 wavelength operation if possible.
This antenna is a compromise on design between a fixed 1/2 wave dipole antenna which is too long to be functional in my home and a Yagi (my preference) which is also too large for my home.
Simple construction using Capral Aluminium which joiners. Although plastic I have electrically and rigidly connected them with squares of aluminium.
Initial tests have been promising. 20 minutes of testing I was able to hear faint Jupiter L-Burst.
I had also made a Jupiter radio I purchased from Altronics -
www.altronics.com.au I have not informed anyone on this forum because I owe thanks to ASWA to setting up the Radio Astronomy section to get me started. I have advised them that Altronics had only 5 unit left after which they will stop providing the kit. They have already deleted them off their wholesale so I cannot buy the remaining stock and I have given ASWA members plenty of time to purchase the receivers and if anyone is interested they can see if there is anymore left.
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http://www.altronics.com.au/index.as...=item&id=K1127