[time-nuts] GPS antenna??

[Richard Solomon]

Since this for a demonstration, why not use an RbO ? No antenna needed.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 4/8/2013 9:59 AM, Alan Melia wrote:
> Hi all an interesting problem you may have encountered, I want to use 
> a GPS frequency standard inside a building with no opening windows 
> (opening windows are known as air conditioning in the UK :-))  )
> This is part of a two day amateur microwave conference so we should 
> have the expertise.
>
> I intend to try and pass the signal through a a double glazed glass 
> window unit (hopefully not metalised) using a couple of patch 
> antennas. The outer GPS antenna is active so will need  a 5v supply 
> via an inserter. Inner patch active, outer patch passive to avoid 
> problems of feedback. Main antenna can be shielded from the "coupling" 
> either physically or with a slab of absorber.
>
> Has anyone tried this?.... does it work?.....any gotchas?
>
> Thanks
> Alan
> G3NYK
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