10 GHz: An Introduction to X-Band for Amateur Radio

Gordon West, WB6NOA with host Tim Tucker, AE6LX from http://www.worldwidedx.com cover the basic concepts of 10 GHz on Amateur Radio, demonstrating the antennas, feed line, and transceiver equipment necessary. There's even a live demonstration receiving a beacon!

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[Bil Munsil]

Looks like I should have watched before I asked my question.

Oh well.

Bil

[Bil Munsil]

Does anyone operate 10 GHz HAM TV?

I'm not an expert but I play one - on HAM TV.

Bil Munsil

K1ATV HAM TV

Hams should be seen as well as heard.

30 years on and off HAM TV in Arizona.

[bbjunkie1023]

What about the sources? You forgot to mention them!

[combatwombat71]

Great video, but waveguide and 'plumbing' can scare potential recruits to the band away. You don't actually have to use waveguide at all... I don't! I use short lengths of UT141 rigid coax with gold plated SMA's for connections which is great at 10GHz and it works just fine. So don't be put off by un-necessary 'plumbing'. Dish feeds can be very simple; adapted from old satellite TV LNB casings (again, like mine). 73 - Rob VK2GOM

[djmx121]

Gordon West is such an instrumental figure in amateur radio. Thanks for the great vid! Keep them coming.