Re: Europa-List: Re: ELT position and antenna

[William Daniell <wdaniell.longport@gmail.com>]

I have so much to learn....
Thanks

William Daniell
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On Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 07:46 h&amp;jeuropa <butcher43@att.net> wrote:

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> Will,
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> The radiation pattern of a vertical antenna is omni-directional.  That is
> why they  specify vertical.  Satellites will "see" the ELT as the satellite
> comes over the horizon.  Of course, this all  assumes the wreckage comes to
> rest with the antenna still vertical!
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> Jim
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=509946#509946
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