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144 MHz Activity |
My activity on 144Mhz QRT - Sept 2022
Summer 2015 - I decided to dismantle the GHz station and prepare for 144MHz EME with a small set-up.
Summer 2016 - I spend time to modify the antenna mast with an elevation and polarisation utility for the DK7ZB antenne.
Jul 2016 - DK7ZB antenna is installed with full AZ, EL and Pol installation
Jul 2016 - First results of RX EME with this small set-up.
Jan 2017 - Finished SSPA and modified IC201 to be driven from PC for JT65B
May 2017 - Station installed; ready to go for 1st EME QSO on 144MHz
Jun 2017 - Replaced 7el yagi for 9el Yagi, with 2db more gain.
Jun 2017 - 1st QSO OK1UGA!
Oct 2017 - Presentation of my EME station for 144MHz: here!
Aug 2020 - Currently #57 initials. Conditions this year were not good for my small system.
Jul 2021 - At the new location, JO32LR, the system will be installed later.
Sep 2022 - Run tests in ARI contest: OK1DIX decoded at -30dB. This station runs 3kW into 8x28el!
As a result of extreme high noise level I decided to QRT on 144MHz EME