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2320 MHz Activity |
My activity on 2320Mhz.
Station outfit:
| Transceiver: TS-2000X - DEMI Transverter |
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Preamplifier: G4DDK - 0.5dB |
| Final amplifier: 300Watt SSPA |
| Antenna system: 3m solid dish, Andrews prime focus - 34dBd / Beamwidth: 3.0degr / Septumfeed |
| Control system: VK5DJ - Stand alone interface |
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Feb 2011 - Decided to expand the dish system with yet another interesting frequency band: 2320MHz.
Currently collecting the various parts for this band.
Mar 2011 - On the fleamarket we bought 2 pieces of Andrews SSPA amplifiers to be modified for 2320MHz.
Jul 2011 - Completed the DEMI transverter.
Jan 2012 - Completed modification on the Andrews driver section: 30dB // 25Watt
Jan 2013 - Completed modification on the Andrews final section: 150watt
Jan 2019 - The Andrews SSPA driver sections FLL15 and U17 died for unclear reasons.
The SSPA was replaced by another unit with 90Watt RF out.
Mar 2019 - Installed the 13cm transverter, SSPA and antenna in the dish for the first EME QSO on 2320Mhz
Aug 2019 - Installed Choke on the feed and added RX for 2304 / 2320Mhz
Oct 2020 - Added RX capability for 2400MHz
Feb 2022 - Completed first QSO's from JO32LR
Mar 2023 - Installed Ericsson SSPA - 300Watt