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.
I’m currently focussing my attention on equipment
for the 432, 1296 and 2400 MHz bands – as well as learning a little about using
Arduino boards for some control and monitoring applications.
|
Band |
Equipment details |
|
144 MHz |
Yaesu FT-840 + G4DDK Anglian 2m transverter (used as
drive source for 23cm and 13cm only) |
|
432 MHz |
Yaesu FT-840 + DEM 432/28 transverter |
|
1296 MHz |
SG-LAB transverter + 150w SSPA |
|
2400 MHz |
Minikits transverter + PA (currently under
construction) |
|
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
VKLOGGER.com (courtesy of Adam VK4GHZ)
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
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
Last updated 17th February 2018
73
Rod Preston VK4VU
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