[NLRS] ALO-32 and 5.7GHz questions

[Bill Davis]

  I MAY HAVE fallen and hit my head, but I am considering 5.7GHz for an addition to the station here.

  At first, I considered the same approach as I used on 10GHz with transverter in the shack and PA/Preamp top side .... but looking at the economics .... maybe everything on the tower, using a ALO32.

  I bought a ALO-32 at MUD when it was in Minneapolis, thinking I would use it for the 10GHz portable, but decided KISS was the best approach given my 10GHz rove style and distance from any way to trouble shoot anything in the field.

  Given the lack of regular tropo activity and limited contest stations available, it will be a pretty high $/QSO band. So I am looking to try to keep the cost down. Contests and RS will be the payoff.


  QUESTIONS::

(1) My ApolLO-32 is (c)2008, any issues that should be a concern? Not sure of the different versions.


(2) Before I consider ordering anything ... anyone have any excess 5.7GHz gear out there? I will be looking for a transverter and "BBQ" dish with feed. I would like Watts not mWs and wish a good noise figure without the need of a preamp. Purchase or trades possible.


Thanks  73 Bill  K0AWU