DL2AM 10 GHz Power Amp
The DL2AM 10 GHz 10 Watt Power Amplifier arrived recently, and was “unboxed” today.
(Click on the pictures, to see them full-size)
Manufactured by Philipp Prinz, DL2AM, this requires;
- 12-15VDC
- 4.4A
- 125mW Drive (+21dBm)
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The DL2AM 10 GHz 10 Watt Power Amplifier arrived recently, and was “unboxed” today.
(Click on the pictures, to see them full-size)
Manufactured by Philipp Prinz, DL2AM, this requires;
Brisbane 10 GHz Activity Day, October 27, 2013
Iain, VK5ZD, is operating portable from the Gold Coast, whilst other stations are operating S/E QLD.
A fun MAD (Microwave Activity Day) on 10 GHz!
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I was caught by surprise out in the field the other day, when my new Kuhne MKU 10 G3 432 appeared to not work.
But it worked fine on the shack bench.
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My Down East Microwave Inc 3W 10GHz amp kit arrived in the mail recently.
It was ordered on 14/4/11 and arrived 20 days later on 4/5/11.
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Here’s a rundown of my Trimble Thunderbolt GPSDO project.
It provides an accurate 10MHz reference for the transverter Local Oscillator PLLs.
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This is a small and convenient microwave signal generator, for use in the shack or out in the field as a check source.
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Here is a quick review at the RF Ham Design tri-band ringfeed for 9, 6 and 3cm, model # FPF R963, and accessory mounting bracket, CLX-1.
Although RF Ham Design produce quite a number of … Read more...
Well, I finally got a chance to have a play with my new “ZL PLL” board from Wayne, ZL2BKC.
First thing to do was organise a programming lead.
Being curious, I initially tried using a … Read more...
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A 3-part series covering the S/E Queensland Microwave Activity Day (MAD) on February 24, 2013.
VK4 Microwave Activity Day (MAD), Feb 24, 2013 – Part 1
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Three videos testing a VK3XDK 10 GHz transverter system.
The first 10 GHz transverter system test is a short range test across the Brisbane River to VK4WR.
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This is an overview on building a band pass filter for the 10 GHz amateur band using copper plumbing end caps.
Ideal when using a signal generator at lower frequencies, where you want to filter … Read more...
This video by Peter, VK4EA, covers the VK4 2013 Microwave Test & Tune day, held at the Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club rooms on April 21, 2013.
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