We found again one interesting web. EU2AA web pages bring a lot of technical projects like antennas, power amplifiers (especially for 2.4GHz), SDR Pluto… Direct link on Vladimirs web pages: https://eu2aa.com/ Link on technical pages: https://observablehq.com/@eu2aa Vladimir is also on GitHub: https://github.com/eu2aa Enjoy reading and don’t forget Google translate is your friend :-)! Photos: EU2AA
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13cm and 9cm bands in Sweden
Before a few days, Lars SM4IVE posted info about 13cm and 9cm bands in Sweden after 1.1.2020: “Latest nerws from Swedish PTT (PTS) that by 1 Jan 2020 no more temporary licens for 13 cm & 9 cm will be approved in Sweden lars SM4IVE” Original: http://mailman.pe1itr.com/pipermail/moon-net/2019-November/041034.html This is not nice info and we are worried also about microwaves radio…
Read MoreUpdate: First 134 and 241GHz QSO in Austria
We received from Gerald OE2IGL correction of our news about first-ever QSO on 134 and 241GHz in Austria. After checking some data, Rudi OE5VRL and Gerald OE2IGL made on the 8th of November 2019 the first-ever 241GHz QSO in Austria. On 134GHz Rudi OE5VRL made before a QSO with Michael DB6NT (19th May 2019). So Rudi and Gerald made not…
Read MoreCONTEST – Vecchiacchi Memorial Day
XII Memorial I5MMC Rino Lencioni contest Regulation of the 55th edition 7 – 8 December 2019 Participation: all authorized amateurs and SWLs can participate. The same station can participate in different categories as long as they are on different bands. Dates and times: 7 December – VHF section – from 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm GMT.8 December – UHF and…
Read MoreFirst 134 and 241GHz QSO in Austria!
On the 8th of November Rudi OE5VRL and Gerald OE2IGL made first-ever 134 and 241GHz QSO in Austria! Congratulations! QSO locator was JN78DK75, test distance was 53m as a starting point. Temp 10 °C, humidity 45%, pressure 903 mbar. Probably they can reach 8-10 km with this equipment. We are waiting for the news. They used the next equipment: OE5VRL…
Read MoreHow was it on EuMW?
We were curious about how it was on The European Microwave Exhibition in Paris. After some googling, we found a great article in Microwave Journal. Enjoy reading! Link: https://www.microwavejournal.com/articles/32940-eumw-embraces-the-universality-of-microwavesh Photo: https://www.eumweek.com/
Read MoreAntenna Control System for EME
If you are looking for a control system for your EME antenna, the solution from OE5JFL probably will help you. Full documentation is available on http://www.linkrf.ch/files/Description-OE5JJL-Controller.pdf and Hex-file for the microcontroller you can download from OE5JFL web site https://www.qsl.net/oe5jfl/ant_cont.htm .
Read More432 AND ABOVE EME NEWS – November 2019
From http://www.nitehawk.com/rasmit/NLD/eme1911.pdf you can download a new EME newsletter. Enjoy reading!
Read More122GHz Facebook group
Before a few days on Facebook is created a 122GHz and mmWave activity group. Although the group is still fresh there is already a lot of useful information. Direct link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2488811071443039/ Photo: Facebook – 122GHz and mmWave activity Group
Read MoreCheap LiFePO4 Battery on the test
KB9VBR made a test of the cheapest 12 volt /12 amp hour battery that he found on Amazon. Everyone from us needs a good power source for portable operation so this battery sounds like a very interesting possibility. KB9VBR YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC2RJ3tINAiKEH9X_ijo1Yg
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