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On 16th October made Roberto IK2OFO and Salvatore DK3SE an Airscatter CW QSO on 24 GHz. The distance between these two stations is 313 km! On IK2OFO web you can read a article about these very interesting QSO: Two New one: QSO AirScatter in CW a 24 GHz, QSO I-DL 24 GHz!! Used equipment: DK3SE Radio: IC 706 MKII + PANADAPTER…
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Next weekend is the IARU R1 UHF/SHF contest. The contest begins on 02.10.2020, 14:00 UTC, and runs to 3.10.2020 14:00 UTC. This contest is a great chance to testing your microwave equipment in contest conditions. Rules you can find here Rules IARU R1 50/70 MHZ, 145 MHZ and UHF/µW contest. Don’t forget to announce your activities on OK2KKW web pages. We…
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The last issue of K2UYH EME Newsletter for the amateur radio operators you can read here 432 AND ABOVE EME NEWS August/September 2021. Enjoy reading!
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In September 2019. we wrote about 10 GHz QSO with a reflection from Mont Blanc. A few days ago Christian F5UII posted two videos in the comments. For more visibility we share these videos here: Many thanks to Christian for their comments.
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On weblink History of 122 GHz band in OK you can read a very interesting article about the development of 122 GHz amateur radio equipment, first attempts, and first QSOs in OK. Also, on these web page, under the text, you can find more links to the articles about the history of microwave bands in OK. Enjoy reading! Photo credit:…
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The organizer of UKW-Tagung in Weinheim decided to shift the meeting, due to COVID-19 concerns, in the online format. Call for papers is still open, you can register for a presentation via a shared online platform until August 28, 2021. The lectures are not limited to VHF topics but include everything that is of interest to the technology-loving amateur. A lecture is scheduled for 25…
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Here is available for download the newest IARU-R1 VHF Handbook Those changes are highlighted in yellow. The recommendations made during this Virtual General conference are highlighted in turquoise Here you can find info about the latest IARU VHF – UHF – µWave Newsletter
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Great presentation about KB7Q EME tour through the USA, 54 days, 18 states, 9600 kilometers. Also, you can find very useful information if you plan a build a 23 cm EME portable station. Link: The KB7Q 23CM EME magical mystery tour Enjoy reading! Picture credit: from presentation KB7Q
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From OK2KKW webpage, a nice story about first OK QSO on 10 GHz: Another piece, representing the level of our technology, they had with them at Klínovec OK1KAD – the first device for 10 GHz, equipped with a klystron and a superheat receiver. Unfortunately, due to an unfavorable coincidence, the connection failed to a greater distance. One of the facilities…
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On the first weekend in August don’t forget to participate in some of few “field day” style contests: Sommer-BBT Contest (2m to 6cm) DARC UKW-Sommer-Fieldday (2m to 6cm) ALPE-ADRIA VHF CONTEST (2m) OK Letní QRP Contest (2m) We wish you nice weather and good propagation! Enjoy! Photo credit: Photo by 🧔♂️ Michal Kmeť on Unsplash
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