I am mechanically minded. That at least for me means I am clueless when it comes to all things electrical. Not sure why but thats the way this brain works.
I want to start putting a finding solution into my rockets as they are starting to get larger and go higher. I have a few basic questions as I jump head first into this.
There is another thread in this section about a cheap handheld that will receive GPS information from the BRB transmitters. I am concerned about lost signal once the rocket is on the ground. Is it possible to direction find without an s-meter? If it is, what equipment do you need and how do you do it? I read an article, forget by who (female), about direction finding and only using the ear and closing her eyes to determine strong signal and direction. Is this truly possible? I am looking for simple and cost effective. I must be in the minority when it comes to rocketry but I do not have the funds for equipment that other people seem to buy as just another rocket purchase. hundreds of dollars it a lot of money for me. So I want something that works, is reliable and easy to use. The BRB/handheld seems to be a pretty elegant solution. Again I am mechanical so I can build just about anything including antennas if that helps cut costs.
Thanks for the help.
I want to start putting a finding solution into my rockets as they are starting to get larger and go higher. I have a few basic questions as I jump head first into this.
There is another thread in this section about a cheap handheld that will receive GPS information from the BRB transmitters. I am concerned about lost signal once the rocket is on the ground. Is it possible to direction find without an s-meter? If it is, what equipment do you need and how do you do it? I read an article, forget by who (female), about direction finding and only using the ear and closing her eyes to determine strong signal and direction. Is this truly possible? I am looking for simple and cost effective. I must be in the minority when it comes to rocketry but I do not have the funds for equipment that other people seem to buy as just another rocket purchase. hundreds of dollars it a lot of money for me. So I want something that works, is reliable and easy to use. The BRB/handheld seems to be a pretty elegant solution. Again I am mechanical so I can build just about anything including antennas if that helps cut costs.
Thanks for the help.