G0MJW wrote> I can see complaints might arise from the 47GHz+ group that they need 24GHz to align 47GHz anyway. No complaints from me re: 47+GHz Mike, all that is needed for aligning 47GHz dishes is

2008. > Hi John, all, Would it be possible to save a copy of this contest calendar in the files section here? With the message digest / html group access, the attachments are stripped

Hi all--I tend to agree with Mike on this current thread. We all would like to see more activity but are more contests the way forwards? I think not; last year had a very full calender but as Mike

On 31 Dec 2007 at 12:36, ukmicrowaves@... wrote: :-) 24GHz is inevitably used for alignment on 47 and 76GHz so the wisdom of dropping it as a scoring band in its own right from the :-)

It is good to see some movement to try and increase activity. I still think the root of the problem needs to be addressed. Too many contests and too many bands. Why do we need 5 cumulative sessions

The UHF Compendium, a German publication translated into English in the 1980s. Unavailable now but I have a copy. Mike G3RIR wrote:

Mike, Could you be a little more specific with your reference to the old UHF DX Book, please. Do you mean VHF/UHF DX Book? My version doesn't go above 432. I have a number of other UHF books but

Well thats the name i give them cause i build them on the outside of a Tesco Turkey dish, anyway see www.cq-tv.com and look at CQ-TV 210. These were also covered in Radcom with combining details and

Yet another option is to use a flat plate type of antenna that is easy to pack. A double quad - or several in a vertical stack. This has the advantage of a broad horizontal beamwidth and a narrow

A few comments peaking purely from a portable operators point of view :- 1. The inclusion of yet another band with 5.6 and 10Ghz risks the "complaint" from the 5.6/10Ghz only operators that time

Happy New Year, Another option may be WA5VJB's 23cm 'Easy Yagi' design. This is lightweight, disposible and costs next to nothing to build, whilst having a good 'power to weight' ratio! It is one in

Dear Keith, I use for portable 23 cm operation a small 15 elements yagi, home - made, after DL6WU design software. The construction it's very simple. It was made from copper heat system pipe, 1,5 m

Hello John General comment: rules and overview seemvery well organised and clear. The tweaks for 2008 seem goodoverall. Just 2 comments:- 1) With a poor home QTH, I mainly operate /P herein

John Might be worth adding VHF NFD 5-6 July. regards Grant G3XDY wrote:

Hello Keith. I made my own fit-in-a-suitcase sized one according to the standard DL6WU design software. No, it's not 'SOTA', but it sure was fun to use from high locations around the UK back in

Looking for a reasonably small and lightweight beam antenna for 23cm SOTA activity. The best choice to me looks like the TONNA 23 element or possibly the 35 element (a bit big and heavy), does anyone

May I wish a Happy New Year to all on the reflector Attached are the draft rules and calendar for UKUG contests during 2008. A few events have been dropped due to limited support, and the calendar

Hello all. I am looking for a waveguide bend freq 33to50 ghz. It does not matter which way. I wish you all a Happy New year and a lot off fun on microwaves. 73 John PA7JB

Eene, I plan to come over again this year. However, we have a problem with the old British disease. Strikes. There is a 48 hour stoppage planned for the start of the Heelweg weekend that will close

Hello Liviu, I think I have a piece of waveguid that I could send to you, along with a few SMA-connectors. Give me your address and I'll send it to you. 73 de Ronny SM7FWZ Liviu Babi wrote: