Category Archives: Mobile / portable Operation

Fun on 10GHz – Adding a Panadapter to the /P Gear

Posted on December 13, 2024 by g4hsk

Since completing my 10GHz /P TVTR I have been using it indoors monitoring beacons via rain scatter (RS). Being able to “see” what’s happening on the band is extremely useful. Not only does it help find the signal and peak … Continue reading →

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10GHz Transverter Project – Part 5: Finishing Touches

Posted on June 7, 2024 by g4hsk

I’ve finally put the finishing touches to my homebrew 10GHz transverter (TVTR) and the lid of the die-cast box was secured for the first time with all six screws! This project came about for the following reasons: The desire to … Continue reading →

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10GHz Transverter Project – Part 4: Driver Amplifier

Posted on May 28, 2024 by g4hsk

My goal is to have around 1 to 2W of output power from the 10GHz /P transverter. This power level would be ideal for working Rain Scatter (RS). The basic upconverter produces around 5mW. I’ve yet to find a power … Continue reading →

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Fun on 10GHz – 2 ‘Rain-Scatter’

Posted on October 7, 2019 by g4hsk

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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Revisiting the LDF5-50 MagLoop

Posted on July 23, 2018 by g4hsk

I’ve had a lot of fun using the LDF5-50 based MagLoop. By adding and swapping one or more high-voltage doorknob style capacitors it’s been possible to cover the 80m <> 20m bands. The only two negative things being that the … Continue reading →

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What’s your handle?

Posted on June 1, 2018 by g4hsk

For many years I’ve owned a Nissan X-Trail, in fact two, initially a petrol sport and then a diesel. I had an Icom IC-706 with a remote head unit installed. This was used mainly when stationary, with various roof mounted … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the LDF4-50 MagLoop

Posted on May 7, 2018 by g4hsk

Today I decided to enjoy the fine weather and do some further outdoor tests with the LDF4-50 MagLoop. I constructed this loop last year. Up until now this loop hasn’t really been used, all my MagLoop experiments have been done … Continue reading →

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