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

 

[W4PJB]

I no longer use my 10' fabric dish. It was a fun project, but now is in storage.

View: https://youtu.be/qcxFqXna2Ro?si=Gmov5YKNzZ_AzUKf

Hello, I tried to message you about this, but it keeps getting flagged as "potential spam". Do you still have this? I'd be interested in discussing it with you. Been on the hunt for one of these for a while. Thanks!