[HCARC] FW: [Rmg] Request for presenters re: "Getting started on the Microwavebands"

[Bill Tynan]

This may be of interest to a few HCARC members.

 

73,

 

Bill, W3XO

 

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From: Jim Froemke [mailto:jim.k0mhc at earthlink.net] 
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2015 1:53 PM
To: RMG Reflector
Subject: [Rmg] Request for presenters re: "Getting started on the
Microwavebands"

 

Following the November RMG meeting, we've been kicking around ideas for
generating more interest (and activity) on the microwave bands up to and
including 10 GHz. After all, we are the Roadrunner MICROWAVE Group!

 

So, beginning with this next Saturday (and during the next 4 meetings) we're
planning to cover several of the major topics related to a constructing and
operating a microwave station. These include (but are not necessarily
limited to):

-        1st month - Transceivers and Transverters

-        2nd month - Antennas and Feeds 

-        3rd month - Microwave Plumbing and Testing

-        4th month - Operating

 

For example the 1st presentation (Transceivers and Transverters) may include
(up to the presenter):

-        What's the difference between a Transceiver and a Transverter?

-        What is a transverter and how does it work?

-        How do you connect a transverter to your station?

-        What specifications should you look for in a transverter?

-        How do you test a transverter?

-        Should you purchase an assembled transverter or DIY?

-        What will it cost me?

-        What assembled transverters are available?

-        Where can you find transverter components (for DIY)?

-        Whatever else you may want to add.

-        Q&A?

 

As you may have noticed, we're looking for a few-good-men to present these
topics. Now I know everyone is up-to-their-ears these days and your
discretionary time is limited. But, we have many hams with considerable
microwave experience in our club. 

We're *NOT* looking for PHD dissertations. Rather, a 45 min- hour PowerPoint
and verbal summary with a Q&A period and any show-and-tell items that may be
helpful. The target audience is existing hams with an interest in getting
onto a new band; such as 10 GHz (but not limited to 10 GHz). Many of these
topics also apply to the "looper bands" (902 - 3456 MHz) and the
"dish-bands" (5 - 24 GHz).

 

Dick has also requested additional presentation topics for these meetings
so, we should have a good mix of topics.

 

Please advise if you're willing to take on one or more of these monthly
topics. I'd like to post a list so that we all know what's still available.

 

73, Jim

K0MHC/rover

Kerrville, TX

 

 

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