2.4 GHz Shoot Out Site Recce
The idea of 2.4 GHz “shoot out” was raised with the VK4 microwavers present at the last 5.7 GHz shoot out. Both myself and
Amateur Radio
PE1RKI 150W 23cm Power Amplifier
Looking for a 1296 MHz (23cm) Power Amplifier? After discounting a W6PQL based kit, a PE1RKI 23cm 150W Power Amplifier was decided upon. Like
W.I.A VHF/UHF Field Day Results
Results for the WIA VHF/UHF Field Day Summer 2014 contest have just been released. I was amused (it doesn’t take much) to note that
S/E QLD Microwave Activity Day, Jul 2013
Finally! Presenting the VK4 Microwave Activity Day video for July 2013. Thank you to all those who shot some video – without the efforts
Microwave Antenna Mounting Schemes
Depending on the size and wind load of your antenna system, you may be able to get away with using tripods and mounting schemes
R&DRC Car Boot Sale
On Saturday 1 February 2014, the Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club Inc will be holding a “Car Boot Sale” at the club house in
FT-7800R Programming Lead (CI-V adapter lead)
This article also applies to: Yaesu FT-7800, FT-7900, FT-8100, FT-8800, and FT-8900 Having just recently acquired a pair of Yaesu FT-7800R VHF/UHF Twinband transceivers,
Thermal Interface Material
“TIM” is the gunk that improves heat transfer from the device you’re attempting to cool down, to the heat sink. Also known as heat
ThunderBolt GPSDO Rebuild
A Trimble ThunderBolt GPS Disciplined Oscillator (GPSDO) is the main 10 MHz station reference, and was originally built into a dual-band 2.4/3.4 GHz transverter
3.4 GHz Power Amp upgrade
The dual-band 2.4/3.4 GHz transverter system currently runs a Toshiba UM2784B Power Amplifier on 3.4 GHz, nominally 8 watts output, as seen on the
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
ThunderBolt Display – SOLD OUT
All ThunderBolt Displays have now been sold. That makes a total of 130 units out there, assembled in 3 production batches (Dec 2011, Nov
Lady Heather and ThunderBolt Display
Post by N1JR » 08 Jun 2012, 21:03 I sometimes use “Lady Heather” monitor software on my computer for my Thunderbolt. I have noticed
S/E QLD 10 GHz Activity Day, Oct 2013
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.
HP-5315 Ext 10 MHz Ref Mod
I was recently considering the purchase of one these 2.7 GHz frequency counters, available from Jaycar and other suppliers. Although 2.7 GHz capability is
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