15-04-2023, 01:12 PM
Thanks Iain. It looks like Icom have been busy this week publishing a few more documents.
Here's one for the Icom AH-109PB 10GHz parabolic antenna... Icom AH-109PB 10GHz parabolic antenna
A few things come to mind.
Firstly on page 3 of the destructions, it's denoted that the antenna is fixed for vertical polarisation and unable to be adjusted for horizontal polarisation. It's not easy to see in the drawings on page 4 on how this can be changed - it does mention that the antenna & mounting bracket cannot be separated. One reason could be because Icom has only supplied one configuration of hardline and therefore won't suit a change in polarisation. I'm sure some backyard fab work could fix this up.
Secondly, given the retail price of these antennas, I'd suggest it's a place of last resort. One can do very much better on the second-hand market or even better if one is a good shaker of the trees! I can see what Icom are trying to do here with their optional antennas - is to at least provide some sort of solution as a starting point to get people going until they're secured some more appropriate antennas.
Finally, here's the link to the destructions for the Icom omni antennas for all three bands... Icom AH-24, AH-56 & AH100
Cheers,
Here's one for the Icom AH-109PB 10GHz parabolic antenna... Icom AH-109PB 10GHz parabolic antenna
A few things come to mind.
Firstly on page 3 of the destructions, it's denoted that the antenna is fixed for vertical polarisation and unable to be adjusted for horizontal polarisation. It's not easy to see in the drawings on page 4 on how this can be changed - it does mention that the antenna & mounting bracket cannot be separated. One reason could be because Icom has only supplied one configuration of hardline and therefore won't suit a change in polarisation. I'm sure some backyard fab work could fix this up.
Secondly, given the retail price of these antennas, I'd suggest it's a place of last resort. One can do very much better on the second-hand market or even better if one is a good shaker of the trees! I can see what Icom are trying to do here with their optional antennas - is to at least provide some sort of solution as a starting point to get people going until they're secured some more appropriate antennas.
Finally, here's the link to the destructions for the Icom omni antennas for all three bands... Icom AH-24, AH-56 & AH100
Cheers,