Polaris is within 2 degrees of true or celestial north. The usual yagi
has a beam width of more then 20 degrees. If we're located at 15 degrees
north latitude or higher Polaris will do. If not, I recommend a boy scout
mag compass built into a knife. 73
Stu Greene WA2MOE
7537 North 28th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85051 USA
wa2moe@doitnow.com
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