[WSWSS] Getting started on 10 GHz

[Dave Smith]

Hi Jeff,

I'll try to handle your questions... Yep you've got a
Big feedline problem if you are going to try and run
the transverter inside the shack! Try to figure a way
to mount the transverter at the feed horn or very
close to it. 

There are several folks with 10 GHz in the valley.
There's a chap up in your area (north torards Modesto)
with a tower mounted 10 GHz. system. My system is
operational for contests from the upper roof of
CSU-Fresno approx 150' AGL. I run the transverter next
to the feed horn with 2' of coax. Works great. I can
hear the Mt. Frasier beacon great.... Others with 10
GHz are Robert KR7O and John, K6MI (John's rig is like
mine, only set up for contests).

What other equipment... You'll need a small sma
microwave relayfor the T/R relay and a 28 volt DC
supply for the relay.

That's about it.

73,

dave / W6TE
--- K7XQ <k7xq@elite.net> wrote:
> 
> 	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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