Braved the storm this afternoon to do some 24GHz (12.5mm wavelength) #MicrowaveRadio #AmateurRadio.
One contact made with Pete G1DFL over a 24KM path on #SSB and #DStar. 59+20dB both ways.
#Icom #IC705 IF and #Wavelab based transverter & 1.5w PA into a 30cm Andrew dish.
1.5w x 34.4dBi = 4131w ERP!