[Ground-station] Microwave Monday - SDMG meetup

[Michelle Thompson]

Additional information:

Here's the documentation for the construction project tonight:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15W3_po_1EMfh9PH9h0Kr3Uq7ny4OJiCv/view

Based on how it goes and what we learn, a board layout and build will come
next.

Want to help? Let me know.

-Michelle W5NYV

"Potestatem obscuri lateris nescis."


On Mon, Jun 18, 2018 at 8:51 AM, Michelle Thompson <
mountain.michelle at gmail.com> wrote:

> Here's an update on local microwave work.
>
> San Diego Microwave Group is meeting tonight for our regular roundtable
> meeting plus a build session. This build session, before the regular
> meeting, is to build up a pile of ADF4350 synthesizer boards.
>
> These can be wired (5 wires) and mounted (solder some brass standoffs) to
> the Arduino interface board with header strips. We will also work on some
> copper pipe caps that can be drilled and tapped (Kerry N6IZW providing the
> tools for that - thank you).
>
> We have a number of W1GHZ transverters that are on the way. These
> synthesizers are the first step.
>
> I'm bringing LNB on a Stick for critique and next steps. Remote and
> potentially autonomous receivers for 10GHz Phase 4 downlinks are the goal.
> We have already learned a lot and see plenty more places to get traction
> and utility out of a very inexpensive and portable design.
>
> If you are in or around San Diego, or know someone who is, please let them
> know about the SDMG.
>
> -mdt
>
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