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Weather Satellite Images
 With color precipitation enhancement, map color and 10° grid. 
Produced by Thomas Williams, K9AC at Sequim, Washington, USA 48° N 123° W 

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Updated Satellite Predictions for Sequim, Washington, USA

Start of Pass Image Available Maximum Elevation Frequency
Satellite UTC local time UTC local time (east or west) MHz
NOAA 19 25 Apr 18:47 25 Apr 11:47 25 Apr 18:56 25 Apr 11:56 40° W 137.10
NOAA 18 25 Apr 20:07 25 Apr 13:07 25 Apr 20:17 25 Apr 13:17 46° W 137.9125
NOAA 19 26 Apr 04:35 25 Apr 21:35 26 Apr 04:46 25 Apr 21:46 86° E 137.10
NOAA 18 26 Apr 05:56  25 Apr 22:56 26 Apr 06:07 25 Apr 23:07 74° E 137.9125
NOAA 19 26 Apr 18:34 26 Apr 11:34 26 Apr 18:45 26 Apr 11:45 50° W 137.10
NOAA 18 26 Apr 19:55 26 Apr 12:55 26 Apr 20:05 26 Apr 13:05 57° W 137.9125
NOAA 19 27 Apr 04:23 26 Apr 21:23 27 Apr 04:34 26 Apr 21:34 70° E 137.10
NOAA 18 27 Apr 05:44 26 Apr 22:44 27 Apr 05:54 26 Apr 22:54 60° E 137.9125

QFH Self Phasing Receiving Antenna


Self-Phasing Quadrifilar Helix

Satellite image data is received with this antenna.
The support structure is made of plastic pipe. 
Helical elements are loops of LMR-400 coaxial cable. 
RG-8 Mini-Foam coax is used for the balun and feedline.
Dimensions are from John Coppens' Antenna Calculator.
Height is 4 meters above ground at the top.