Presenter: Scott Littfin N0EDV
Scott built his complete 10 GHz system from kits and modified an old DirecTV dish to work at 10 GHz. He has been on the 10 GHz band since 2006!
Forum Description: The 10 GHz band is one of the most popular microwave bands we amateurs use. My presentation will cover the equipment needed to get on the band relatively easily with off-the-shelf units that are available today. One can either buy built and tested equipment or can build from kits or assemble a system from converted commercial items as desired. Transverters are available from producers in the USA, Germany, Australia, and other parts of Europe. Of course, eBay is also a popular source of just about everything needed to put a top-notch system together. Today’s microwave operators use everything from simple CW/SSB or FM or digital modes such as WSJT’s Q65 mode. There are even hams doing EME on 10 GHz with relatively small dish antennas and 5 to 10 Watts! With microwaves, you can have your lunch and cook it too! Just kidding – we do it SAFELY! I use a transverter from Down East Microwave (Florida) that uses 144 MHz as the “I.F. Radio to up/down convert to 10 GHz.
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