Category Archives: 3cms

Fun on 10GHz – 2 ‘Rain-Scatter’

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

I’m still what some might call a novice when it comes to the 10GHz band. It’s a band that’s like no other that I’ve operated on, and I’m hooked on it. I’ve recently discovered first-hand the effect of rain-scatter at … Continue reading →

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Fun on 10GHz – 1

Posted on August 13, 2019 by

Over the last 20 years or so I’ve rarely operated my radio equipment away from home. This has changed since I’ve caught the “microwave bug” and got started on the 10GHz band. My 10GHz setup comprised initially of just a … Continue reading →

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10GHz – Frequency Accuracy and Stability

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

One of the key things that I have learnt from my EME activities is that frequency accuracy and stability is very important. My current 10GHz equipment comprises of a DB6NT G4 Transverter (TVTR) and an ICOM IC-706 transceiver for the … Continue reading →

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