[NLRS] 10 Ghz..... beginner looking for help...

[Gregg Lind]

I purchased the 10 Ghz Demi transverter at the CSVHF conf in Denver now I
am learning what it takes to get on 10 Ghz... The transverter traveled back
to  DEMI since Steve offered at the conference to check it out and make
sure it working... so I am trying to get prepared so I can use it this
summer if at all possible... for a contest..

These are the items I am trying to purchase and find in the quest to get on
10Ghz

10 Ghz feed horn and waveguide to SMA... to use on a TVRO dish

I currently have 2 dishes (oblong multi-lnb versions) -  not round dishes
but I have a number of leads on a "Direct Dish"  I hope to get one in the
next few days.

I need a tripod to support the system- any suggestion for what to buy and
look for? What to purchase? Where to look... I looked at camera tripods not
sure this enough support... so I been looking for heavy duty.

2M IF rig for the transverter. I have a Icom 7000 that I can use but it
looks like most people will dedicate a radio to the setup... This is my
main radio for all my rover transverters... so I am not sure I want to
"unhook this for 10 Ghz".

I will be traveling to MSP in the next few weeks to see my nieces new
baby... so if you had something I maybe able to accommodate a eyeball
Qso...

Gregg Lind
KC0SKM
gregg at thelinds.net
319-431-7235