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QFH Antenna for 435 MHz Satellites

This is a 3D printed spiral guide for the wires of a 435 MHz QFH satellite antenna
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This is a 3D printed spiral support structure for the wires of a 435 MHz QFH antenna.  The antenna provides a dome-shaped hemispherical pattern that is suitable for operation (transmit or receive) on various amateur radio orbiting satellites without the need for a motorized tracking system.  A video of the antenna design/assembly/test, as well as the capture of some signals received with the antenna, can be found at 

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The author marked this model as their own original creation.

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