EME on 144MHz
My big experiment and challenge, and certainly the first from 3C! But alas, I have timed out and am due to transfer out before I can get operational!!
These were the plans for equipment:
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Item |
Model or details |
Status |
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Rig |
FT847 |
Arrived Jan 01 by ship |
|
Antenna |
4 Quagis as published by W5UN with about 19dBd gain at 13ft, with manual aiming and az/el reading, phasing harness |
1 made |
|
Linear |
3CX800 |
Arrived Jan 01 by ship. Needs repair |
|
Preamp |
DEMI LNA |
Beautiful! VERY sensitive on sig gen. |
|
DSP |
Spectran on a laptop |
Works great! |
|
Tracking software |
Works great! |
|
|
Brains |
Not very many. Otherwise, why attract so much local attention from XYL and neighbors? |
A 'gone case' |
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Last updated Feb 20, 2001
