This is the VK3CV 122/134GHz Transverter wiki.
Here you will find files and information pertaining to the construction and operation of the transverter kit.
You will also find interesting papers & presentations on operating mm wave equipment.
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The new 122/134 GHz built board
Documentation
122GHz Transverter
- Initial Article
- Operation & Construction Notes 1.07 (includes ext ref mod)
- PCB Schematic 1.10
- Control Schematic 1.05
- Other Parts Required
- Software Files 22G_003_20F3006
- Frequency Calculation Program
- Photos
- PCB Files
- Bill-of-Materials v6.3 - used for manufacture of PCB
- A/B Channel Switch Wiring
- Improved FM audio modification
Dual 122/134GHz Transverter
- PCB Schematic v1.12
- PCB photos
- Field test photos
- Building & operating Instructions v1.10
- Control Schematic
- BoM for Manufacture
CAD Mechanical Files
- Chaparral style feed horn 2D drawing
- Chaparral style feed horn 3D STEP file
- Coupler assembly 2D drawing
- Coupler assembly 3D STEP file
- Chaparral & coupler exploded view 2D drawing
- 21dB test horn
- 21dB test horn 3D STEP file
- IMU feed horn
- IMU 3D STEP file
- Other CAD files
Radiation Patterns & Return Loss
- Chaparral style feed horn radiation pattern
- Chaparral style feed horn return loss
- 21dB test horn radiation pattern
- 21dB test horn return loss
- IMU feed horn radiation pattern @ 134GHz
- IMU feed horn radiation pattern @ 122GHz
- IMU feed horn return loss
Other Contributions
- K6ML - Mike Lavelle's MUD presentation
- Building & Operating 122 GHz Radios by K6ML
- Path Selection and Propagation Prediction by K6ML
- SSTV, FT8, JT65 modes & more by Barry, G8AGN