Moon-net March 2021

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SSPA 9cm Ionica Re: [Moon] New 9cm SG Lab Transverter 3 w out

by JdB PA3DZL de Bruijn

Great EME BAND 9cm !! For who is interested I have 2 Ionica 9cm SSPAs. Bought the PAs several years ago for €50,- each. Output is 15W. After mod between 18 and 20W. EME is possible with 15 to 20W @ feed and 1.8M dish .... bigger is better :-)) More info on: http://dc2light.co.uk/9cmpamods.htm Ask each €50,- + shipping Contact me off list if you are interested Regards, Jac, PA3DZL Sent via my iPhone > Op 25 mrt. 2021 om 18:31 heeft Andreas, DJ3JJ via Moon <moon(a)moonbounce.info> het volgende geschreven: > > For those interested in becoming qrv on 3.4 GHz SG Lab has a new Transverter available > Which is not on the web side > > More infos here > > https://3fs.net.au/sg-lab-3400-mhz-transverter/ > > I am using the 13cm version of it and i am very happy with it > > It is possible to gps lock the Transverter > > Price in the moment seems to be 250 Euro > > As i looks like DL can keep 3400 to 3410 > And VK 3398 to 3399.9 i hope more stations > Invest into this band > > As Transverter has 70 cm IF there is no problem to work cross qrg as you have 10 MHz IF BW > > Looks like you have to email SG Lab for > An offer > > Andreas DJ3JJ > > PS i am not getting any money for sharing this info ;0) > > Gesendet mit der GMX Mail App > _______________________________________________ > Moon mailing list > Moon(a)moonbounce.info > http://moonbounce.info/mailman/listinfo/moon > > Join eQSL.cc https://eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm

2 years, 2 months

10GHz EME PS

by David Hilton-Jones

PS Sorry, forgot to ask: IF - I'm thinking of using my TS2000 at 432MHz. I use it at 144MHz for my 1296MHz IF, and it works very well with WSJT-X. I note Kuhne will accept a very wide range of Ifs, including 28MHz - I also have an IC7300 which could be another option. Even at that low IF, Kuhne imply image is not a problem Tnx David I'm starting the 10GHz EME journey, and would be grateful for any pearls of wisdom from those who've made the journey. I have already had great advice from John, G4BAO, and Dave G0LBK. If you think it more appropriate please reply off list. I will be using a 1.8m offset dish (Rave/Andrews). Slew drives, controlled by K3NG controller. Mast will be in place soon. I'm then going to have a brief play with standard LNB and SDR at 680MHz as discussed by Bob, KA1GT. Specific issues I'd like comments on: Transverter - I don't think that there's any sensible option other than Kuhne. The latest G5 would be nice, but a second-hand G4 would seem to suit my needs. Essential is of course the 10MHz locking Preamp - Kuhne, or others PA - ditto. Considering costs I suspect I'll be limited initially to ~4 watts Feed horn - my construction facilities are limited, and skills even more so, so I'm thinking of commercial. Anybody any experience with the I0JXX? I use a septum feed on 1296 and like the idea of separate Tx and Rx ports to aid isolation. RFHamdesign makes one, but it seems to me general consensus is for linear polarisation. Any input greatly appreciated. 73 David, G4YTL

2 years, 2 months

10GHz EME advice

by David Hilton-Jones

I'm starting the 10GHz EME journey, and would be grateful for any pearls of wisdom from those who've made the journey. I have already had great advice from John, G4BAO, and Dave G0LBK. If you think it more appropriate please reply off list. I will be using a 1.8m offset dish (Rave/Andrews). Slew drives, controlled by K3NG controller. Mast will be in place soon. I'm then going to have a brief play with standard LNB and SDR at 680MHz as discussed by Bob, KA1GT. Specific issues I'd like comments on: Transverter - I don't think that there's any sensible option other than Kuhne. The latest G5 would be nice, but a second-hand G4 would seem to suit my needs. Essential is of course the 10MHz locking Preamp - Kuhne, or others PA - ditto. Considering costs I suspect I'll be limited initially to ~4 watts Feed horn - my construction facilities are limited, and skills even more so, so I'm thinking of commercial. Anybody any experience with the I0JXX? I use a septum feed on 1296 and like the idea of separate Tx and Rx ports to aid isolation. RFHamdesign makes one, but it seems to me general consensus is for linear polarisation. Any input greatly appreciated. 73 David, G4YTL

2 years, 2 months

PA3DZL 3.4GHz/9cm Dubus/REF contest results

by Jac de Bruijn

Hello EME friends, Last weekend during the 9cm Dubus/REF CW/SSB contest i made 21 QSOs (last year 17) 1 initial DL4DTU #69 very nice signals 559 from Norbert during his first show on 9cm. Strongest signals from OK1CA, OH2DG, W5LUA and K2UYH very stong on Sunday !! Nice to QSO VK3NX using X-band :-)) Conditions Saturday were not as good as on Sunday. I could measure 0.3dB moonnoise on Saturday and 0.35dB on Sunday. Less than usual >0.4dB. Outside the contest a 2nd initial VE6BGT #70, outstandig CW signal peaking 579 !! Made also 3 Digi-mode QSOs Will be looking forward to the 10GHz part in April. 73s de Jac, PA3DZL

2 years, 2 months

2 Meter Transverter for Sale

by Richard Lawn

I no longer am using this with my Elecraft K3 so I figured I'd make it available to someone who can use it. HA1YA model ME2T 2 meter Transverter - I used this with a K3 for EME and is a terrific 30 watt transverter with a great deal of flexibility in terms of setting it up with the transceiver and power input level of your choice. Comes with a cooling fan which I never installed as it isn't really necessary. I have documentation but no original box. $450 shipped to anywhere in continental US. If interested in any of the above, please contact Rick, W2JAZ at: rjlawn at gmail dot com. Rick, W2JAZ

2 years, 2 months

Fwd: [MagicEME] March 23 Cherryland Amateur Radio Club Zoom Meeting

by Lance Collister

Many of the people watching the live demonstration last night of Q65-60A contacts on Zoom were also quite interested in 2m and UHF EME. Hopefully they will seek out the experts on those bands with their questions. I posted a setup checklist for Q65, and my Q65 EME DXpedition procedure on my website: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/Q65SETUP.pdf http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/DXpedition%20Procedure%20with%20Q65.pdf This revolutionary development in weak signal work is VERY EXCITING! I wish Joe, W5HNK, had been able to live to see the growth of 6m EME since his historic first contact 49 years ago. GL and VY 73, Lance -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [MagicEME] March 23 Cherryland Amateur Radio Club Zoom Meeting Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:44:53 +0000 From: Lance Collister, W7GJ <w7gj(a)bigskyspaces.com> Reply-To: MagicEME(a)groups.io, w7gj(a)bigskyspaces.com To: Magic Band EME Group <MagicEME(a)groups.io> Many MANY thanks to those of you who participated last night in the Q65-60A 6m EME demonstration last night! It was a very realistic simulation of what things will look like during a Q65 EME DXpedition. The 11 contacts made during the Zoom meeting were G8BCG, OH2BC, K9RX, I4YRW, N3XX, N0TB, K5NA, HB9Q, HA2NP, K2ZD and F1IXQ. VERY SPECIAL THANKS to those 6 EU stations for staying up so late!!! As I am sure you realize, it was practically impossible for me to post any comments to the chat page, since I was busy trying to aim the antenna, log the contacts, and answer people's questions! The Zoom meeting was recorded and I expect they will try to post it on YouTube at some point. If/when it is posted somewhere, I will send out an announcement and post a link to it on my website. MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ(ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ, E6M, TX5K, KH8/W7GJ, V6M, T8GJ, VK9CGJ, VK9XGJ, C21GJ, CP1GJ, S79GJ, TX7MB) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11 - 6m DXCC #815 - FFMA #7 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the new Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#139): https://groups.io/g/MagicEME/message/139 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/81583077/432738 Group Owner: MagicEME+owner(a)groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/MagicEME/unsub [w7gj(a)hotmail.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- .

2 years, 2 months

Update on Type 1 compound calls in WSJT-X

by Doug Grant

Ealriler today I reported a problem with using the callsign KA6LMS/1 with WSJT-X on JT65B. The Tx2 message was generated correctly but transmitted incorrectly. K1JT has reached out to me and gave me a workaround which seems to work. Thanks, Joe! It apparently does not affect Q65 operation in WSJT-X, and is not a problem in WSJT9 (which I still have). I should be able to use the correct callsign now (KA6LMS/1). If you worked me last night, please edit the callsign from KA6LMS to KA6LMS/1 because that is how it will be uploaded to LOTW by the event organizers. After most people have worked that call, I will switch to the other special call I can use for this event (W6M). The HF activity for this special event has been very high. There are lots of nice awrds, special QSLs, etc. for this operation. Check the KA6LMS QRZ page for details. 73, Doug K1DG

2 years, 2 months

Proposed dates for 2022 ARRL EME Contest

by Rick R

Please note these are PROPOSED DATES FOR 2022. The 2021 dates are already set. I surveyed EME stations in both the US and Europe/UK and these represent the highest declinations with the least conflict with other terrestrial VHF events. If you have any feedback before they are finalized, please let me know. Thanks, Rick K1DS 2.3GHz & up Sept 17-18, 2022 50-1296MHz Oct 15-16, 2022 50-1296MHz Nov 12-13, 2022

2 years, 2 months

Yaesu FTdx10

by Rick Muller

Anybody using the FTdx10 with transverters for EME ??? Any results on drift and performance ?? 73 Rick ,PA1BVM -- The information contained in this communication and any attachments is confidential and may be privileged, and is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the body of this communication or the attachment thereto (if any), the information is provided on an AS-IS basis without any express or implied warranties or liabilities. To the extent you are relying on this information, you are doing so at your own risk. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Neither the sender nor the company/group of companies he or she represents shall be liable for the proper and complete transmission of the information contained in this communication, or for any delay in its receipt.

2 years, 2 months

Issue with Type 1 compound callsign in WSJT-X on EME

by Doug Grant

I have been given permission to use the callsign KA6LMS/1 on EME for the "Last Man Standing" special event this week. According to the WSJT-X software, this is a valid Type 1 compound callsign. The TX1 (CQ) message works as expected, dropping the grid square (" CQ KA6LMS/1"), but when I answer a station (K1JT in this example), the software sends "K1JT KA6L OOO". If I use just KA6LMS (without the /1) everything is fine, but I am supposed to use the /1 designator becasue there are "KA6LMS" stations all over the country for this event. Same behavior on WSJT-X 2.2.2 and 2.4.0-rc1 How can I fix this? 73, Doug K1DG p.s Info on the special event at the KA6LMS page on QRZ.COM p.p.s. I also have use of the callsign W6M and will use it after everybody has has a chance to work KA6LMS/1, problaby during the weekend.

2 years, 2 months

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