Satellite Antenna Made From Umbrella & Emergency Blanket

[N5XZS]

Nice to have a foldable C-band size dish in HoA or go on camping trip or even for a worse case situations needs.

 

[mikekohl]

Message me if interested in reflector only or with AZ/EL and controller PTZ unit. An odd size item to ship (reflector is approx.16"x16"x72" 35lbs). Easiest for local pick-up.

Just out of curiousity, was that one of Bob Luly's umbrella antennas? Lots of site surveys done with those back in the early days of C-band (1980s). I also recall some people in places such as Palm Springs, CA trying to deal with crazy ridiculous restrictions on C-band dishes during that time. It was a great temporary antenna, but would never survive the summer extremes of temperature in the Mojave Desert and surrounding area.

 

[Bassplayer 1964]

I would like to find a 1 or 1.2 m dish around my parts for a KU dish. Getting harder to lock some of these carriers with a 90cm these days

 

[Titanium]

Just out of curiousity, was that one of Bob Luly's umbrella antennas? Lots of site surveys done with those back in the early days of C-band (1980s). I also recall some people in places such as Palm Springs, CA trying to deal with crazy ridiculous restrictions on C-band dishes during that time. It was a great temporary antenna, but would never survive the summer extremes of temperature in the Mojave Desert and surrounding area.

I assume that it is, but there is no branding, model or stamping. Incredible workmanship, design and hardware. I agree, could not see this installed as a permanent solution.

 

[a33]

Umbrella antenna's (included the one from Titanium) are also "discussed" in this document:

https://www.prutchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/The-EchoStar-RV-750-Antenna-by-N2QG.pdf

The document also gives a link to Brian's topic about it here: Help Identify this Unique Folding Satellite Dish

Nice stuff!

Greetz,
A33