[WSWSS] Getting started on 10 GHz

[K7XQ]

	I just ordered the DEM 10368-144 with the WTR option fully
assembled 10 GHz transverter. I also 
have acouple of solid metal 3 and 4 foot dishes. I will be using the
FT-847 in the shack and the FT-100 for portable operation for the 144
MHz IF. Here are some questions:

How do I run the signal from the outside antenna to inside the shack.
Wouldn't that be a lot of loss in the cable ??

What other equipment do I need to get on the air ( I guess I need a 10
GHz feedhorn )

Who can I work on the valley floor from my location and what about
antenna placement at the shack / home location  ??

Guess I will stop here for further comments.


 

K7XQ   Jeff   Atwater, CA.
Grid: CM97qi
EME, Satellites, Meteor Scatter
JT-44, FSK441 ( WSJT ) , CW

144 MHz: 4 X 3 W.L. 800 Watts single 3CX800A7
Initials: 61

432 MHz: 2 X 9 W.L. 800 Watts 2 X 4CX400A7
Initials: 5

1296 MHz: 3.1 M Dish 150 Watts 2 X 2C39 water-cooled
Minimum dish elevation of 20 degrees :<
Please Note : I have a very late start in the activity because of the
fact I am on the west coast and have a 
minimum dish elevation of 20 degrees. This is why I think I miss most of
the activity during the activity weekends.
Initials: 22

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