VK4VU VHF/UHF/Microwave Pages
I obtained my amateur radio licence in 1974 whilst still in high-school. My interest was largely directed towards VHF DX operation, which meant that I gained some early experience in designing and building preamplifiers, converters, amplifiers and antennas.
Because of my keen interest in radio-communications technology I decided to pursue a career in this interesting field. My current professional role is directly involved with the development of 4G and, more recently, 5G mobile networks.
My primary interest is in weak signal
communication on the VHF, UHF and microwave amateur radio frequency
allocations.
Band |
Equipment details |
144 MHz |
G4DDK Anglian 2m transverter (used as drive
source for 23cm only) |
432 MHz |
DEM 432/28 transverter |
1296 MHz |
SG-LAB transverter + 150w SSPA |
Location |
Brisbane, Australia |
Grid Square |
QG62LO |
Some useful Links
Equipment Suppliers
Kuhne Electronic (DB6NT) microwave transverters / preamps etc..
Down East Microwave - Transverter Kits, LNA's, PA's & Components for 50MHz - 10GHz
VK5EME Minikits UHF-SHF Transverters - Linear PA's - Pre-Amps & Electronic Parts
VQLOG ver 3.10 - 1st class PC based logging for VHF+ operators
DUBUS magazine - Entirely Devoted to VHF/UHF and Microwaves
K2UYH 432 and Above EME Newsletters
G4DDK homepage - Microwaves and EME from East Anglia
ON4CDU homepage - Microwaves from Belgium
VKLOGGER Forum (courtesy of Adam VK4GHZ)
W1GHZ Web Page for All Things Microwave & Online Antenna Handbook
Wireless Institute of Australia
Propagation
Volker Grassmann DF5AI Propagation Research
William Hepburn's Tropospheric Ducting Forecasts
Content was last reviewed on 21st June 2020
73
Rod Preston VK4VU
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