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Ryank
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Hey, I'm looking for the optimal antenna to transmit in the 900 Mhz range from a high altitude balloon. The transceiver I have says it is capable of 40 miles LOS with a 15 dBi antenna. Can achieve this? Can I just hang say a 100ft wire from the bottom of the balloon? Do I need a different type of antenna for receiving/transmitting. Remember this balloon will be a maximum of 20 miles away through open air and will be almost directly above it's target. Obviously we'd also like to be able to receive when the balloon get back to the ground too, so the antenna can't be too directional. If anyone can just point me to a good resource on explaining how antennas work that would work too.
Any advice is very much appreciated,
-Ryan
Any advice is very much appreciated,
-Ryan