MrJoshua

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!

#uWave #HamRadio #HamR #AmateurFunk #アマチュア無線 #AmachuaMusen

Dec 7 at 8:43pmIvory for iOS
Show threadg7kseDec 7
@JoshMurray good effort in this weather. Nice headset too.
Show threadMrJoshuaDec 7
@g7kse It was horrid! Thanks!
Show threadg7kseDec 7
@JoshMurray it's dedication alright 😁
Show threadJamesBDec 7
@JoshMurray Something something horn.
Show threadMrJoshuaDec 7
@mw1cgg Have you got the horn?
Show threadJamesBDec 7
@JoshMurray I haven't even got a usable erection to get (my frequency) low down and dirty enough.
Show threadsleepy duck pond appreciator 🦆✨🏳️‍🌈Dec 7
@mw1cgg @JoshMurray I can’t believe you two are horny on main
Show threadJamesBDec 7
@0x47df @JoshMurray I can't help it. He just sends waves through me.
Show threadF4GRX SébastienDec 7
@0x47df @mw1cgg @JoshMurray dont polarize on it.
Show threadJamesBDec 7
@f4grx @0x47df @JoshMurray It's a shame we're just both so unstable we keep drifting apart.
Show threadF4JWJ, PierreDec 7

@JoshMurray
Out of curiosity, does rain scatter impact such high frequency links ?

It is a problem for sailboats radars, especially the older models (but we have AIS, now !)

Show threadMrJoshuaDec 7

@F4JWJ Yes rain and high humidity do attenuate 24GHz.

On the other hand, rain clouds are useful for 10GHz as the signal can be bounced off them :)

Show threadF4JWJ, PierreDec 7
@JoshMurray
The legendary UK weather is then a perfect place for 10GHz microwaves experiments ! 😀 🌧️