Tag: IceConeFeed

UPDATE: IceConeFeed v2.1

After many inquiries from the HAM community for updating the IceConeFeed design parameters a new version is now available (purchase here). Key features are optimized helix dimensions to achieve a lower SWR and also reduce the LNB shadow in order to increase reception gain. See below the comparison between the 3.5 turn helix of IceConeFeed…

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Hail storm damage

The severe hail storm around the Bari area / Italy on Aug 19 destroyed car windows and Ice Cone Feeds like this one. Should this happen to you, please order a replacement radome or re-print one yourself.  

IceConeFeed v2 review by TechMindsYT

Check out the review of the #IceConeFeed v2 for #QO100 from @TechMindsYT here: Want one? The IceConeFeed v2.1 is available in the shop — fully assembled and tuned for QO100.

IceConeFeed Installation Tips

Some stations have quite tight clearances between the Iceconefeed reflector and the LNB arm. To do a fit check before installation you can use a full scale drawing and quickly make a template (2D printer ;-). Note: there are two templates to choose from, see below, for IceConeFeed v2 and DIY. The v2 version features…

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Tors South Norway Rove

Tor (LA9XGA) was on tour DXing from Southern Norway being QRV on various Oscars. His QO100 mobile station is sporting the Ice Cone Feed v2. I took a chance and worked him on QO100 one evening. Images by courtesy of Tor (LA9XGA)

LNB attenuation

By principle the helix antenna will blank out a certain amount of signal as it is mechanically located in front of the receiving element. A geometrical analysis illustrates why and gives a good indication of the attenuation order of magnitude.Assume an opening angle of the LNB of 50 deg. The helix shade from the LNB…

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IceConeFeed Thermal Test — 120 W CW

A customer put the IceConeFeed under 120 W CW with a thermal camera. Peak temperature at the feedpoint: 31.6 °C — a ~20 K rise at the worst-case duty cycle.