Amateur Radio

ZL2BKC ZL PLL programming lead

August 7, 2013 by admin

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 PICAXE AXE027 lead, but nope, no go.… Read more...

Amateur Radio Microwaves

VK3XDK 2.4 GHz transverter project

August 7, 2013 by admin

I’ve had an interest in microwaves for many years, but never knew quite how to kick start it off.

2.4 GHz seemed like a good place to start.

Let’s face it, finding information on how to get started on the microwave bands is difficult.… Read more...

10 GHz Amateur Radio Microwaves

Kuhne G3 Ext Ref level

August 7, 2013 by admin

The Kuhne MKU xx G3 432 transverter modules have inbuilt OCXOs LOs (Oven Compensated Crystal Oscillator Local Oscillators), and whilst very good, they can be locked to an external 10 MHz reference from a GPS Disciplined Oscillator (GPSDO), such as a Trimble ThunderBolt.… Read more...

Amateur Radio ThunderBolt GPS

Mounting a ThunderBolt Display

August 7, 2013 by admin

Unit #1 – Within Transverter enclosure, no screws visible from front panel

This is the part I have been dreading… actually mounting the display, and preferable in a strong manner that is invisible from the front.

To be really strong and survive MAD (Microwave Activity Day) use tends to rule glue out.… Read more...

Amateur Radio ThunderBolt GPS

Video: ThunderBolt Display

July 17, 2013 by admin

ThunderBolt Display
Take a look at the VK4GHZ ThunderBolt Display, and see what it does.

Amateur Radio Miscellaneous Video

Video: Mellish Reef DXPedition 2002

July 17, 2013 by admin

Here is the official collection of VK9ML Mellish Reef DXpedition 2002 videos.

VK9ML Mellish Reef DXpedition – Part 1

VK9ML Mellish Reef DXpedition – Part 2

VK9ML Mellish Reef DXpedition – Part 3

VK9ML Mellish Reef DXpedition – Part 4

Amateur Radio Miscellaneous Video

3.4 GHz Transverter Testing

July 17, 2013 by admin

Videos of some 3.4 GHz experiments.

First, the initial 3.4 GHz transverter receive test, placing a VK3XDK Signal Generator several streets away.

3.4 & 2.4 GHz setup with VK4EA/P, January 2013 during the Summer Field Day.

10 GHz Amateur Radio Microwaves Video

S/E QLD Microwave Activity Day, Feb 2013

July 17, 2013 by admin

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

VK4 Microwave Activity Day (MAD), Feb 24, 2013 – Part 2

VK4 Microwave Activity Day (MAD), Feb 24, 2013 – Part 3

10 GHz Amateur Radio Microwaves Video

10 GHz VK3XDK Transverter Testing

July 17, 2013 by admin

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.

Second 10 GHz transverter system test

Third 10 GHz transverter system test

Amateur Radio IC-910 Multi Send

ICOM IC-910 Multi-Send Kit

July 16, 2013 by admin

1 August 2015 Update:

ALL KITS SOLD OUT – This is a discontinued item

For the serious VHF/UHF station!

IC-910 Multi-Send is an in-line device, powered by the IC-910, and provides unique and isolated relay outputs for activating external 144, 432 and 1296 MHz power amplifiers.… Read more...

Amateur Radio ThunderBolt GPS

ThunderBolt Commander

July 16, 2013 by admin

What does the ThunderBolt Commander do?

ThunderBolt Commander can send four pre-defined command packets to a Trimble ThunderBolt Disciplined Clock.

Primarily, it is used to change the ThunderBolt’s receiver mode between OverDet Clock and Full Position 3D.

Watch the video

Amateur Radio ThunderBolt GPS

ThunderBolt Display

July 16, 2013 by admin

SOLD OUT ! Note: This is a discontinued item. Sorry, there are absolutely no plans to build anymore.

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Availability: September 2013

What does it do?

ThunderBolt Display is a stand-alone microprocessor-controlled LCD specifically for Trimble’s ThunderBolt Disciplined Clock, providing a comprehensive indication of Thunderbolt’s status, modes, and alarm conditions.… Read more...