This is a discussion group for BeeLine beacons and GPS telemetry transmitters from BigRedBee. The BeeLine beacon is a low power frequency agile transmitter which operatates on the 70cm band. The BeeLine Telemetry transmitter includes an integrated GPS, and sends APRS formated AX.25 packets on 70cm. A 2 meter high power unit (5 watts) is also available.
I just did a little experiment following my Ham club's weekly net. A fellow ham 2 miles away and over a hill could hear the signal from my 70cm Beeline with it
The losses affect both transmit and receive, but in such a short length, I would not be concerned about it. I prefer the RG8X for robustness; all kinds of
The loss applies to both RX and TX, and is more pronounced at higher frequencies. But, assuming you're using just a few inches (or up to a foot or so?) to
From what I remember about transmission lines is that you need the thicker less lossy lines for transmitting. Since you are only going to be receiving through
... OK, my elements are cut. The driven element is bent. The stick is drilled. All that is left is the soldering. The HT that I planned on using is an Icom