From ja6ahb at plala.to  Mon Feb  1 07:34:11 2021
From: ja6ahb at plala.to (Toshio Tanaka JA6AHB)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2021 15:34:11 +0900
Subject: [Moon] Hype BEKO HLV1470
Message-ID: <000001d6f864$40b74920$c225db60$@plala.to>

There was some bad information about Beko HLV1100 from a big senior of EME.
According to it, the parts used were those that could not withstand the
design power, and the output power was only 900W, and if it eventually
failed, it was the responsibility of the user and he did not repair it. He
also said that BekoAMP is not a state-of-the-art design and the price is too
high, and he introduced Slovak vh-electronic, which has high design
standards and high reliability at half price.

The product of K company (not full name), which is also famous in Germany I
have been using it until now, but all the products have actual measurement
data written by hand according to the format, so even if it breaks down
occasionally The reliability is outstanding because it will be returned with
instructions on specific measures such as insufficient air cooling. 

Beko's product HLV1470 does not even have a label such as the serial number
of the main body attached, so it is strange how to manage the product. If
only the ones I bought didn't have a serial number, I'd just sold the
unfinished product. Beko is swearing that he has been in business for 20
years and has credibility.

Haven't you seen German officials? Please wake up and work.


From howard at g4cch.com  Mon Feb  1 21:31:33 2021
From: howard at g4cch.com (Howard Ling)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2021 20:31:33 -0000
Subject: [Moon] G4CCH - 13cm Acivity and Funtest Results
Message-ID: <000001d6f8d9$3b15e290$b141a7b0$@g4cch.com>

I was active on 29 Jan, and for the 13cm funtest on 31 Jan.

 

I left the feed in the dish from the previous weekend, as it wasn't possible
for me to change the feed back to 23cm for Saturday and again to 13cm for
Sunday.
So, sorry I didn't make it on for the 23cm funtest, but I did get on 13cm
for the first time.

Activity wasn't great on 13cm, and only a few stations were seen on HB9Q
logger.

 

I worked the following stations:

 

29 Jan   

JJ1NNJ 569/569

 

31 Jan

WA9FWD  cross band 579/569 and 54/44 on SSB, KN0WS R-17/-15 JT initial #19
Carl could have been worked on CW with his 1.8m dish and 100W, VE6BGT
579/579 and 54/45 on SSB, VE6TA 54/55, SP3XBO 579/579 and 55/55 on ssb and
JA6XED 569/569 for CW initial #125.

I did try SSB with JA6XED, but struggled to tell what Hisao was saying, and
we gave up after a few overs.

 

I still have the 13cm feed in the dish if anyone wants to try tonight, or
tomorrow morning.

 

Thanks and 73

Howard, G4CCH

 


From jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp  Tue Feb  2 16:23:25 2021
From: jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp (M. Watanabe)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 0:23:25 +0900
Subject: [Moon] 23cm SSB Funtest
Message-ID: <5E781E3303759575@msrg5021.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5021.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)

JH1KRC participated in the 23cm SSB Funtest 2021 from 
Location: QM06
TX 600W at TX, 4.4m TVRO with OM6AA super choke feed, HB9BBD LNA. 
Just after a struggle with a hard-line coax replacement. 

Jan. 30,  
11-13Z in NA window was very noisy, and made no QSO. 
Only a SSB signal was hard but no call copied. 
 
EU window was in very early morning here in JA.
DG5CST OK2DL  SM5DGX#  IZ1BPN  LZ1DX  
Hrd: OK2PE 
 
QSOs: 2-way SSB 5-QSO, Score: 10 Pts. 
 
During the Funtest hours, I also enjoyed with CT1FGW# in 2-way CW 569 579. 
 
TNX for the QSOs. SRI but less activities from JA these recent years. 
Most of 23cm ops has gone to microwave bands by now.
 
Mike JH1KRC 
 

From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Tue Feb  2 16:30:04 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 15:30:04 -0000
Subject: [Moon] FW Q65
Message-ID: <000001d6f978$47830950$d6891bf0$@eastlink.ca>

What is Q65 & what will it do for EME???
Serge VE1KG

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Taylor <joe at princeton.edu> 
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2021 17:55
To: WSJT software development <wsjt-devel at lists.sourceforge.net>
Subject: [wsjt-devel] WSJT-X 2.3.0 GA Release


The WSJT Development Group is pleased to announce the general availability
(GA) release of WSJT-X Version 2.3.0.  A summary of new features can be
found in the WSJT-X 2.3 User Guide here:

https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-2.3.0_en.html
#NEW_FEATURES

You may also wish to consult the Release Notes:

https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/Release_Notes.txt

... where the first several sections at the top contain a list of all
important program changes since the GA release of WSJT-X 2.2.

Upgrading from earlier versions of WSJT-X should be seamless.  There is no
need to uninstall a previous version or move any files.

Links to installation packages for Windows, Linux, and Macintosh are
available here:

https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html

You can also download the packages from our SourceForge site:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/wsjt/files/
It may take a short time for the SourceForge site to be updated.

You may be interested to know that, somewhat unusually, a release candidate
for Version 2.4.0 of WSJT-X will also be made available very soon.  Its main
new feature is a new mode called Q65 with unique capabilities for EME and
scatter propagation modes.

WSJT-X is licensed under the terms of Version 3 of the GNU General Public
License (GPL).  Development of this software is a cooperative project to
which many amateur radio operators have contributed.  If you use our code,
please have the courtesy to let us know about it.  If you find bugs or make
improvements to the code, please report them to us in a timely fashion.

We hope you will enjoy using WSJT-X Version 2.3.0.

      -- 73 from Joe, K1JT; Bill, G4WJS; Steve, K9AN; and Nico, IV3NWV
              for the entire WSJT Development Group


_______________________________________________
wsjt-devel mailing list
wsjt-devel at lists.sourceforge.net
https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wsjt-devel


From graham.d at orange.fr  Tue Feb  2 16:41:32 2021
From: graham.d at orange.fr (graham.d)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 16:41:32 +0100
Subject: [Moon] FW Q65
In-Reply-To: <000001d6f978$47830950$d6891bf0$@eastlink.ca>
References: <000001d6f978$47830950$d6891bf0$@eastlink.ca>
Message-ID: <3cea44fd-d88b-7631-c110-eb648950b72f@orange.fr>


> What is Q65

another nail in the coffin for Amateur radio

in it s own words, a code for "minimal' QSO's " , essentially a tone detector with just about no information exchange at all

written by trainspotters who have no clue what Amateur radio used to represent and fuck all experience of EME at all.


> & what will it do for EME???

Make it even less personable, enjoyable and credible


Graham ' MBI



From cx2sc.base at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 17:48:33 2021
From: cx2sc.base at gmail.com (cx2sc.base at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 13:48:33 -0300
Subject: [Moon] 5760MHz coming from CX
Message-ID: <009b01d6f983$3f7bfa90$be73efb0$@gmail.com>

Hello friends,

I'm finishing my improved 10Ghz system on a 1.8 dish all converted to WG,
(WR75) with the possibility of manual polarity change, even from a new grid
(GF25).

It is very possible that this next weekend I will be doing the first tests
since I have just finished the mechanical details of the set.

I hope someone is available for some tests.

 

This MW is here to stay in my life, that's why I'm going to continue adding
bands and for that I need your experience and recommendations.

Dan HB9Q whom I consult was decisive in my decision, he said:

"240x is a more popular band than 5760", but my regulation only allows
2400-2450 and 10W PeP, while for 5cm it allows 5760 and 1Kw PeP in EME.

The decision is simple, work 5760Mhz.

F2CT Guy got me a transverter and an LNA for 5760 that was coming to my
hands soon.

As I start the septum I have some rookie questions:

I have 2 dish chances

1) offset 120cm (KU band)

2) circular (center point) C band 170cm diameter with mesh.

Which one get the best profit?

the power to build depends on this, type of septum f / D

I don't know what minimum power I would need, maybe 30W?

Remember that every penny is important in order to be successful.

 

Purchase:

I'm going to build everything I need, I think it will be simpler than 10GHz,
but I have invested a lot in my 10GHz system and now also in the 5760 parts,
but I have no power, only the 10mw that the transverter generates if someone
has an SSPA of this band that I do not use, I would like to receive an offer
privately.

Thank you all for your invaluable support.

 

to stay safe.

73!

Ric Cx2SC


From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Tue Feb  2 22:03:52 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 21:03:52 -0000
Subject: [Moon] Q65
In-Reply-To: <b1965f7b-9ef2-122e-0b6b-2ed2252295ff@tbaytel.net>
References: <b1965f7b-9ef2-122e-0b6b-2ed2252295ff@tbaytel.net>
Message-ID: <000301d6f9a6$e970cee0$bc526ca0$@eastlink.ca>

Sounds amazing thank you to all who responded. I understand Rex VK7MO has done some terrestrial testing on 10ghz with good results. I hope it will be as good on 144Mhz EME
Serge VE1KG

-----Original Message-----
From: Fast Eddie <eddie at tbaytel.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2021 17:00
To: Serge Szpilfogel <ve1kg at eastlink.ca>
Subject: Q65

Hi Serge..... Copy and paste link below....

https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/Q65_Quick_Start.pdf

73 Eddie VE3KRP


From graham.d at orange.fr  Wed Feb  3 00:46:02 2021
From: graham.d at orange.fr (graham.d)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 00:46:02 +0100
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net]  FW Q65
In-Reply-To: <MN2PR07MB6205C8A977A4977B95D7008AE7B59@MN2PR07MB6205.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
References: <000001d6f978$47830950$d6891bf0$@eastlink.ca>
 <3cea44fd-d88b-7631-c110-eb648950b72f@orange.fr>
 <MN2PR07MB6205C8A977A4977B95D7008AE7B59@MN2PR07MB6205.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <45dba116-291d-f970-2f1b-b2560ecad30f@orange.fr>


>
> Bob, KA1GT

who ?

a legend on his own website, shame nobody ever heard of him or worked 
him .....

Graham  'MBI


From graham.d at orange.fr  Wed Feb  3 01:05:14 2021
From: graham.d at orange.fr (graham.d)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 01:05:14 +0100
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net]  FW Q65
In-Reply-To: <MN2PR07MB62054FC0C0168C9E76930D6FE7B59@MN2PR07MB6205.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
References: <000001d6f978$47830950$d6891bf0$@eastlink.ca>
 <3cea44fd-d88b-7631-c110-eb648950b72f@orange.fr>
 <MN2PR07MB6205C8A977A4977B95D7008AE7B59@MN2PR07MB6205.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
 <45dba116-291d-f970-2f1b-b2560ecad30f@orange.fr>
 <MN2PR07MB62054FC0C0168C9E76930D6FE7B59@MN2PR07MB6205.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <24bbfef5-c375-4723-b198-8fdf4f657633@orange.fr>


>
> Thanks for the plug - not that I need it.
>
I expect you already have one

Graham 'MBI


From graham.d at orange.fr  Wed Feb  3 01:06:42 2021
From: graham.d at orange.fr (graham.d)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 01:06:42 +0100
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net]  FW Q65
In-Reply-To: <45dba116-291d-f970-2f1b-b2560ecad30f@orange.fr>
References: <000001d6f978$47830950$d6891bf0$@eastlink.ca>
 <3cea44fd-d88b-7631-c110-eb648950b72f@orange.fr>
 <MN2PR07MB6205C8A977A4977B95D7008AE7B59@MN2PR07MB6205.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
 <45dba116-291d-f970-2f1b-b2560ecad30f@orange.fr>
Message-ID: <e07161b3-86d0-623f-12ea-15994b757d37@orange.fr>


Please sign up for this great new mode

bought to you by these well known and experienced EME'ers that appear in 
all your your log books over the last 40 years

K9AN

IV3NWV ( Nico, great talent,  shame you fell in with the wrong crowd)

featuring the most famous UK EME'er ever, drum roll,   G4WJS

and KA1GT , lead spokesman, known so well to all of us.....

Meteor Scatter ?, splintered, divided, more inefficient that ever, as 
you now need the whole burst, written by nobody with any experience at 
all and used by mindless robots

EME ? faceless, pointless

HF ? , sell your 5 grand radio and buy a crystal controlled rig, with a 
PC tuning low to high over 2 Khz ...back to the 1970's

Graham 'MBI




From graham.d at orange.fr  Wed Feb  3 01:26:38 2021
From: graham.d at orange.fr (graham.d)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 01:26:38 +0100
Subject: [Moon] LG_FSK_QD23
In-Reply-To: <24bbfef5-c375-4723-b198-8fdf4f657633@orange.fr>
References: <000001d6f978$47830950$d6891bf0$@eastlink.ca>
 <3cea44fd-d88b-7631-c110-eb648950b72f@orange.fr>
 <MN2PR07MB6205C8A977A4977B95D7008AE7B59@MN2PR07MB6205.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
 <45dba116-291d-f970-2f1b-b2560ecad30f@orange.fr>
 <MN2PR07MB62054FC0C0168C9E76930D6FE7B59@MN2PR07MB6205.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
 <24bbfef5-c375-4723-b198-8fdf4f657633@orange.fr>
Message-ID: <48d68838-9d8d-ead1-56c6-8d3e1253c3ef@orange.fr>


roll up, roll up

coming soon , LGFSKQD23x version 93.1.002.4 ( Beta )

it takes your IP , you use my IP and in 235 mS , using quad nano 
technology at 21um , we exchange a 433 Hz tone for 5 uS. that is the 
encoded equivalent to  " hello world "  ( gor blimey, honest chief,  
would I lie to you mate, straight up Guvnor, it's a QSO put it in the book )

No messy rigs or unsightly antennas needed.

For only 20 dollars a year you can then link to BOTHW  (Bollocks Of the 
The World)  and receive an encrypted QSL card that confirms you achieved 
absolutely nothing at all......after you already went to the website of 
the target QSO 20 times a day to check if you were in the log, as you 
sent your callsign 253 times, but never sent the target stations once;  
and thought you might have heard 5NN with a 'G' in it.....init

Graham 'MBI






From zapp at sm2cew.com  Wed Feb  3 12:45:46 2021
From: zapp at sm2cew.com (Peter)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:45:46 +0000
Subject: [Moon] LG_FSK_QD23
In-Reply-To: <48d68838-9d8d-ead1-56c6-8d3e1253c3ef@orange.fr>
References: <000001d6f978$47830950$d6891bf0$@eastlink.ca>
 <3cea44fd-d88b-7631-c110-eb648950b72f@orange.fr>
 <MN2PR07MB6205C8A977A4977B95D7008AE7B59@MN2PR07MB6205.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
 <45dba116-291d-f970-2f1b-b2560ecad30f@orange.fr>
 <MN2PR07MB62054FC0C0168C9E76930D6FE7B59@MN2PR07MB6205.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
 <24bbfef5-c375-4723-b198-8fdf4f657633@orange.fr>
 <48d68838-9d8d-ead1-56c6-8d3e1253c3ef@orange.fr>
Message-ID: <7GbUlgSjdMkHR7GbUlNt73@v-smtpout3.han.skanova.net>

You are in my log mate!

DF 0

CeW


At 00:26 2021-02-03, graham.d via Moon wrote:
>roll up, roll up coming soon , LGFSKQD23x 
>version 93.1.002.4 ( Beta ) it takes your IP , 
>you use my IP and in 235 mS , using quad nano 
>technology at 21um , we exchange a 433 Hz tone 
>for 5 uS. that is the encoded equivalent to  " 
>hello world "Â  ( gor blimey, honest 
>chief,  would I lie to you mate, straight up 
>Guvnor, it's a QSO put it in the book ) No messy 
>rigs or unsightly antennas needed. For only 20 
>dollars a year you can then link to 
>BOTHWÂ  (Bollocks Of the The World)Â  and 
>receive an encrypted QSL card that confirms you 
>achieved absolutely nothing at all......after 
>you already went to the website of the target 
>QSO 20 times a day to check if you were in the 
>log, as you sent your callsign 253 times, but 
>never sent the target stations once;Â  and 
>thought you might have heard 5NN with a 'G' in 
>it.....init Graham 'MBI 
>_______________________________________________ 
>Moon mailing list Moon at moonbounce.info 
>http://moonbounce.info/mailman/listinfo/moon 
>Join eQSL.cc  https://eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm



From graham.d at orange.fr  Wed Feb  3 13:14:33 2021
From: graham.d at orange.fr (graham.d)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 13:14:33 +0100
Subject: [Moon] LG_FSK_QD23
In-Reply-To: <7GbUlgSjdMkHR7GbUlNt73@v-smtpout3.han.skanova.net>
References: <000001d6f978$47830950$d6891bf0$@eastlink.ca>
 <3cea44fd-d88b-7631-c110-eb648950b72f@orange.fr>
 <MN2PR07MB6205C8A977A4977B95D7008AE7B59@MN2PR07MB6205.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
 <45dba116-291d-f970-2f1b-b2560ecad30f@orange.fr>
 <MN2PR07MB62054FC0C0168C9E76930D6FE7B59@MN2PR07MB6205.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
 <24bbfef5-c375-4723-b198-8fdf4f657633@orange.fr>
 <48d68838-9d8d-ead1-56c6-8d3e1253c3ef@orange.fr>
 <7GbUlgSjdMkHR7GbUlNt73@v-smtpout3.han.skanova.net>
Message-ID: <e4815c51-5c7a-990b-f172-1a474a1e9b93@orange.fr>


QSL'y, QSL'y

roya, roya

cinco y nueve, italia mexico nueve ocho sierra italia

it is a not raining in tokyo

pawn d4 to e5

please send more bread pudding

'MBI

On 03/02/2021 12:45, Peter wrote:
> You are in my log mate!
>
> DF 0
>
> CeW
>
>
> At 00:26 2021-02-03, graham.d via Moon wrote:
>> roll up, roll up coming soon , LGFSKQD23x version 93.1.002.4 ( Beta ) 
>> it takes your IP , you use my IP and in 235 mS , using quad nano 
>> technology at 21um , we exchange a 433 Hz tone for 5 uS. that is the 
>> encoded equivalent to  " hello world "  ( gor blimey, honest 
>> chief,  would I lie to you mate, straight up Guvnor, it's a QSO put 
>> it in the book ) No messy rigs or unsightly antennas needed. For only 
>> 20 dollars a year you can then link to BOTHW  (Bollocks Of the The 
>> World)Â and receive an encrypted QSL card that confirms you achieved 
>> absolutely nothing at all......after you already went to the website 
>> of the target QSO 20 times a day to check if you were in the log, as 
>> you sent your callsign 253 times, but never sent the target stations 
>> once;  and thought you might have heard 5NN with a 'G' in 
>> it.....init Graham 'MBI 
>> _______________________________________________ Moon mailing list 
>> Moon at moonbounce.info http://moonbounce.info/mailman/listinfo/moon 
>> Join eQSL.cc https://eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm
>
>
>

From graham.d at orange.fr  Wed Feb  3 13:47:11 2021
From: graham.d at orange.fr (graham.d)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 13:47:11 +0100
Subject: [Moon] code monkeys
Message-ID: <03155ad9-960f-78c6-c303-92ce65db7118@orange.fr>


Thanks to someone direct , your secrets safe with me < wink >,  who made 
me chuckle by reminding me of this prediction/fun I had in 2004

so for entertainment here it is again......


>
>         Welcome to F5VHX's 3 dimensional dish installer
>
>         "continue"
>
> 'click'
>
>         "please browse to the part of your garden where this installer
>          will unzip your 6 metre dish"
>
>
> 'click', 'click', 'click'
>
>         "installer will place your dish here"
>
>         "path c:/program_files/shack/garden/left_of_tree/on_ground
>
>         "OK...?"
>
> 'click'
>
>         "creating new location"
>
>         "inflating required files"
>
>         "unpacking ribs"
>
>         "unpacking mesh"
>
>         "optimising feed"
>
>         "optimising Noise Figure"
>
>         "Reconfiguring LDMOS"
>
>         "installing system files"
>
>         "done"
>
> 'click'
>
>         "please register on-line to receive full support and regular
updates"

'click'

         "would you like a shortcut to your new dish placed on your lawn
          between the garden shed and the vegetable patch ?"

'click'

         " your six metre dish is now there, to use this new utility
           your residence must be re-started, please look out the window
           to ensure your wife is indoors and her windows are closed before
           your residence is re-started"

         "re-start now ?? "

'click'

         MEMORY CHECK
         128 mB ok

         >

         >WINDOWS

         "Please wait while required system files are configured"

         "ERROR: exception in module at A3F45D14D476"


         "deails.....click here"

'click'

         "24d525g................"
         "52a3f58................"
         "87b54dc................"

         " FATAL ERROR: Dish installed on neighbours patio "

         " to notify Microsoft of this error please click here"

'click'



There ya go, any fool can do it........


'MBI


From df6na at df6na.de  Wed Feb  3 18:07:29 2021
From: df6na at df6na.de (Rainer)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 18:07:29 +0100
Subject: [Moon] Cable data
Message-ID: <973892eb-b71e-6648-e444-8966ff7b1be0@df6na.de>

Hi,

looking for info on following cables:

ALCATEL HF 50 Cu 0,9-3,0 2YCCH
ALLGON 46188 Antenn Sweden 50 Low Loss Cable
Astrolab 16301 0800 32098-2-29095--6A
Gore A.N00.116.840 / .841 / .842

Any info ?

73, Rainer

From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Thu Feb  4 16:59:05 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 15:59:05 -0000
Subject: [Moon] WSJTX 2.4.0 rc1
Message-ID: <000001d6fb0e$aa777e00$ff667a00$@eastlink.ca>

Just downloaded the new version focusing on Q65 60A    for 144mhz. Unless &
until we all use Q65 instead of JT65 it will be an organized chaos. May be
we should run 2 versions of WSJT 2.4 one using JT65 & the other one using
Q65. 60A & as a back up MAP65 or WSJT10. I personally had no problems with
WSJTX Version 2.3 which out decoded MAP65 & WSJT10. So let see what Q65
does!!!!

Serge VE1KG


From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Fri Feb  5 19:51:04 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2021 18:51:04 -0000
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] WSJTX 2.4.0 rc1
In-Reply-To: <2E845176-1543-426C-9CA4-DFEBE7464855@optics.arizona.edu>
References: <000001d6fb0e$aa777e00$ff667a00$@eastlink.ca>
 <2E845176-1543-426C-9CA4-DFEBE7464855@optics.arizona.edu>
Message-ID: <000001d6fbef$db1cc6a0$915653e0$@eastlink.ca>

Too many software to deal with. I spend more times configuring software
rather than being on the moon. Did you receive my QSL I mailed it January 28
probably too early Jim
Best regards
Serge VE1KG

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Wyant <jcwyant at optics.Arizona.EDU> 
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2021 18:24
To: Serge Szpilfogel <ve1kg at eastlink.ca>
Cc: Alex Artieda, HB9DRI via Moon-net <moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com>;
moon at moonbounce.info
Subject: Re: [Moon-Net] WSJTX 2.4.0 rc1

As you suggest, both yesterday and today I have been running one version of
WSJT-X v2.4.0-rc1 for Q65-60A and one for JT65, as well as MAP65, and I have
called CQ Q65-60A on 2m EME many times, but so far no responses. Hopefully
soon, more will be trying Q65. I am eager to compare Q65 with JT65. I might
add that on 6m (not EME) I have had several Q65-30A contacts and so far I am
impressed.


Jim, W7AH










On Feb 4, 2021, at 8:59 AM, Serge Szpilfogel via Moon-net
<moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com<mailto:moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com>> wrote:

Just downloaded the new version focusing on Q65 60A    for 144mhz. Unless &
until we all use Q65 instead of JT65 it will be an organized chaos. May be
we should run 2 versions of WSJT 2.4 one using JT65 & the other one using
Q65. 60A & as a back up MAP65 or WSJT10. I personally had no problems with
WSJTX Version 2.3 which out decoded MAP65 & WSJT10. So let see what Q65
does!!!!
Serge VE1KG
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From qtc at kpnmail.nl  Sat Feb  6 01:03:42 2021
From: qtc at kpnmail.nl (qtc at kpnmail.nl)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 01:03:42 +0100
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] Signing With Call Signs on Moon Net
In-Reply-To: <02ca01d6fbd0$1eba3f20$5c2ebd60$@googlemail.com>
References: <02ca01d6fbd0$1eba3f20$5c2ebd60$@googlemail.com>
Message-ID: <00f101d6fc1b$8796c590$96c450b0$@kpnmail.nl>

Hi Bernd and the others,

 

The same thing occurred to me. It is no serious matter but it makes things more clear when you know who makes the remark and on which band(s) it applies 😉

 

VY 73, Dick PA2DW

 

Van: Moon-net <moon-net-bounces at mailman.pe1itr.com> Namens DF2ZC via Moon-net
Verzonden: vrijdag 5 februari 2021 16:04
Aan: moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com
CC: bernddf2zc at gmail.com
Onderwerp: [Moon-Net] Signing With Call Signs on Moon Net

 

Hello All,

 

maybe it is just my impression only but recently I saw more posts on moon-net without mentioning the callsign of the actual person sending that message. I just see a John or a Keith or something. Or no name at all at the end of the message. As long as the email address contains the call sign it could be ok. But just a name or nothing…

 

Personally (and I’m sure this applies for the vast majority) I’d like to see the call sign of the ham friend writing a message so that I know who this Keith or John or Dave is?

 

Or am I wrong with this expectation?

 

 

vy 73 Bernd DF2ZC

 <http://www.df2zc.de> www.df2zc.de

____________________________________________

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www.df2zc.de/newsletter <http://www.df2zc.de/newsletter> 

twitter.com/df2zc

 

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144 MHz WAC

 

Kenwood TS 2000

2 x GU74b by LZ2US

BEKO HLV-2000

4 x 2M18XXX 21 dBd full elevation

 

 

 

 


From g3wdg at moon-net.eu  Sat Feb  6 07:29:29 2021
From: g3wdg at moon-net.eu (Charles)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 07:29:29 +0100
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] WSJTX 2.4.0 rc1
In-Reply-To: <202102060137.1161baUD007101@mail47c28.carrierzone.com>
References: <000001d6fb0e$aa777e00$ff667a00$@eastlink.ca>
 <2E845176-1543-426C-9CA4-DFEBE7464855@optics.arizona.edu>
 <202102060137.1161baUD007101@mail47c28.carrierzone.com>
Message-ID: <75bbb4b9-bfdf-8077-9250-9438df7fa603@moon-net.eu>

Hi Ed

Agreed.  I think it will become more apparent,  once activity starts to 
build,  which Q65  sub-modes are best suited for particular bands and 
types of operation.  Joe's Quick Start guide already has some suggestions.

For those who may have missed his original post, here's the link again:

https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/Q65_Quick_Start.pdf

Using the HB9Q logger, everyone will be able to see what skeds are 
happening, and what sub-mode(s) are being tried, so not sure why there 
would be much confusion about what is going on.

73

Charlie G3WDG



On 06/02/2021 02:37, Edward R Cole via Moon-net wrote:
> OK, but this is a brand new mode, just released.  Not many have used 
> it yet.
>
> My suggestion is to make skeds for running Q65.  Then both stations 
> will be running compatible modes.  And if you post your skeds on this 
> list, others will know when to listen, as well. Over time certain 
> modes will become the new standard so there is not so many choices to 
> make.  Those that want to run non-standard variants should still 
> announce that or make skeds.
>
> my two cents!
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>
> At 09:24 AM 2/5/2021, Jim Wyant via Moon-net wrote:
>> As you suggest, both yesterday and today I have been running one 
>> version of WSJT-X v2.4.0-rc1 for Q65-60A and one for JT65, as well as 
>> MAP65, and I have called CQ Q65-60A on 2m EME many times, but so far 
>> no responses. Hopefully soon, more will be trying Q65. I am eager to 
>> compare Q65 with JT65. I might add that on 6m (not EME) I have had 
>> several Q65-30A contacts and so far I am impressed.
>>
>>
>> Jim, W7AH
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Feb 4, 2021, at 8:59 AM, Serge Szpilfogel via Moon-net 
>> <moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com<mailto:moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com>> wrote:
>>
>> Just downloaded the new version focusing on Q65 60A    for 144mhz. 
>> Unless & until we all use Q65 instead of JT65 it will be an organized 
>> chaos. May be we should run 2 versions of WSJT 2.4 one using JT65 & 
>> the other one using Q65. 60A & as a back up MAP65 or WSJT10. I 
>> personally had no problems with WSJTX Version 2.3 which out decoded 
>> MAP65 & WSJT10. So let see what Q65 does!!!!
>> Serge VE1KG
>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>>
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> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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>   dubususa at gmail.com
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From john at pa5ms.nl  Sat Feb  6 11:31:00 2021
From: john at pa5ms.nl (john at pa5ms.nl)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 11:31:00 +0100
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] WSJTX 2.4.0 rc1
In-Reply-To: <-gnqnp2-sscnaxwhnfp21ooniq-jsw72fkeb1q07ojw0b-1fsdz6-k1c7vc4w4ppy9x03syvdoe4lpdogzwsu54p2s7o7b-ca477wfqw5yb-x4u2zn-yn0u222cu92o-is0eww-j1eguctsjy686rnerm.1612524414844@email.android.com>
References: <000001d6fb0e$aa777e00$ff667a00$@eastlink.ca>
 <-gnqnp2-sscnaxwhnfp21ooniq-jsw72fkeb1q07ojw0b-1fsdz6-k1c7vc4w4ppy9x03syvdoe4lpdogzwsu54p2s7o7b-ca477wfqw5yb-x4u2zn-yn0u222cu92o-is0eww-j1eguctsjy686rnerm.1612524414844@email.android.com>
Message-ID: <17a1301d6fc73$2b4614a0$81d23de0$@pa5ms.nl>

Bernd, and others, 

 

This John was me.. I replied from my cellphone.. not signing at all.. I normally don’t reply on moonnet using my cellphone, and thought I replied to Serge in person but it apeared on moonnet as well. 

 

73! John PA5MS

 

 

Van: Moon-net <moon-net-bounces at mailman.pe1itr.com> Namens John--- via Moon-net
Verzonden: vrijdag 5 februari 2021 12:27
Aan: Serge Szpilfogel via Moon-net <moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com>; Serge Szpilfogel <ve1kg at eastlink.ca>; moon at moonbounce.info
Onderwerp: Re: [Moon-Net] WSJTX 2.4.0 rc1

 

Will there be an update on MAP65 so it can decode Q65 too like a MAPQ65 or so? Just finished my station and have map65 working.. 



-------- Oorspronkelijk bericht --------
Van: Serge Szpilfogel via Moon-net <moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com <mailto:moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com> >
Datum: do 4 feb. 2021 16:59
Aan: moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com <mailto:moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com> , moon at moonbounce.info <mailto:moon at moonbounce.info> 
Onderwerp: [Moon-Net] WSJTX 2.4.0 rc1

Just downloaded the new version focusing on Q65 60A    for 144mhz. Unless & until we all use Q65 instead of JT65 it will be an organized chaos. May be we should run 2 versions of WSJT 2.4 one using JT65 & the other one using Q65. 60A & as a back up MAP65 or WSJT10. I personally had no problems with WSJTX Version 2.3 which out decoded MAP65 & WSJT10. So let see what Q65 does!!!!

Serge VE1KG


From dl5mae at yahoo.de  Sat Feb  6 21:04:47 2021
From: dl5mae at yahoo.de (Wolfgang Schlaffer)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 20:04:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Moon] FW Q65
References: <1972417977.2277172.1612641887961.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1972417977.2277172.1612641887961@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi Serge 

you asked what  Q65 is ...

To my knowledge it was  a  dutch  music  group in the late 60s. 
When I remember right , its not active anymore, I think the group
quit in the 70s. 

good health and vy 73 de DL5MAE Wolfgang


From john at g4bao.com  Sun Feb  7 13:53:04 2021
From: john at g4bao.com (g4bao)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2021 12:53:04 +0000
Subject: [Moon] 24GHz EME disaster!
Message-ID: <CAPtvDLVKviCga1RRvkVik22tYO7FO03uf5eQGcZnMFVgYxGd4g@mail.gmail.com>

After some 6 months preparing my 24GHz EME system I decided it was time
to"bite the bullet"  power up and check out the RW1127 TWT.

As the tube hadn't been powered up since 2015 but was OK then, I carefully
followed the the guidance and just initially applied regulated 6.3V DC to
the heaters, no HT voltages.

It took around 800mA - all good so I went off and did something else,
planning to leave it in that state for 24Hrs and see what happened.

On returning to check some 15 minutes later, no heater current!

Clearly burnt out! Oh, well...Life's like that sometimes

Now looking for another tube if anyone has one!

Also interested if anyone can throw a light on the mechanism of failure, as
I know sod all about vacuum devices. Would it be a slight failure of vacuum
due to the tube's age?

Interested to learn from the disaster..

73 All.
24GHZ EME plans now on hold!

John

From f6dro at wanadoo.fr  Sun Feb  7 15:46:09 2021
From: f6dro at wanadoo.fr (Dominique DEHAYS)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2021 15:46:09 +0100 (CET)
Subject: [Moon] 24GHz EME disaster!
In-Reply-To: <CAPtvDLVKviCga1RRvkVik22tYO7FO03uf5eQGcZnMFVgYxGd4g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAPtvDLVKviCga1RRvkVik22tYO7FO03uf5eQGcZnMFVgYxGd4g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1048380183.2622.1612709169338.JavaMail.www@wwinf1d13>

Hi John ,

 

I am interested in nthe replies U may get. I'm in the same case. Building 24G eme and I have a tube wich was delivering 40w peak some years ago and was left u_nused since.

73

Dom

 

 

 

> Message du 07/02/21 14:09
> De : "g4bao via Moon" 
> A : "Moon-Net" , "moon at moonbounce.info" 
> Copie à : 
> Objet : [Moon] 24GHz EME disaster!
> 
> After some 6 months preparing my 24GHz EME system I decided it was time to"bite the bullet" power up and check out the RW1127 TWT. As the tube hadn't been powered up since 2015 but was OK then, I carefully followed the the guidance and just initially applied regulated 6.3V DC to the heaters, no HT voltages. It took around 800mA - all good so I went off and did something else, planning to leave it in that state for 24Hrs and see what happened. On returning to check some 15 minutes later, no heater current! Clearly burnt out! Oh, well...Life's like that sometimes Now looking for another tube if anyone has one! Also interested if anyone can throw a light on the mechanism of failure, as I know sod all about vacuum devices. Would it be a slight failure of vacuum due to the tube's age? Interested to learn from the disaster.. 73 All. 24GHZ EME plans now on hold! John _______________________________________________ Moon mailing list Moon at moonbounce.info http://moonbounce.info/mailman/listinfo/moon Join eQSL.cc https://eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm

From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Sun Feb  7 20:43:33 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (ve1kg at eastlink.ca)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2021 19:43:33 -0000
Subject: [Moon] Q65 DECODING
Message-ID: <01ec01d6fd89$84fdc9e0$8ef95da0$@eastlink.ca>

When using WSJTX 2.4 rc1 on Q65 60B the decoding tab 

comes on at 56 second until 01 or 02. Does this mean that 

 

my Window 7 computer is too slow??

Serge

VE1KG


From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Sun Feb  7 21:54:09 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2021 20:54:09 -0000
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] WSJTX v2.4.0-rc1 Bug report
In-Reply-To: <d020df98-4aca-466d-cae0-b69905328698@princeton.edu>
References: <CABipsT3C24w4xw3EaqnBkkUmS3EDzz89o2DKdZxNBCTNFAotkA@mail.gmail.com>
 <9a07d4903533d639c10013d106c97343@mmmonvhf.de>
 <d020df98-4aca-466d-cae0-b69905328698@princeton.edu>
Message-ID: <000001d6fd93$61991310$24cb3930$@eastlink.ca>

Hi folks I just did what Joe suggested & I found a major improvement with
Q65 . It decodes now at .0.56 until 0.59 that is on Q65A 144mhz
Thanks Joe
Serge
VE1KG

-----Original Message-----
From: Moon-net <moon-net-bounces at mailman.pe1itr.com> On Behalf Of Joe Taylor
via Moon-net
Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2021 20:33
To: dk5ew at mmmonvhf.de; moon-net <moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com>
Subject: Re: [Moon-Net] WSJTX v2.4.0-rc1 Bug report

Hi Erwin,

On 2/7/2021 2:19 PM, E.Witt/DK5EW via Moon-net wrote:

> I have observed something similar. In Q65 mode C my computer (Intel 
> I7/16gB Ram) needs to decode far into the transmission period. In 
> submode A it goes a little faster.

As I explained to Earl, and as explained in the Q65 guide: be sure to select
"Fast" on the Decode menu.  You can also select "Single decode" 
on the "File | Settings | General" tab.

We have been testing Q65 on EME paths since October of last year.  Many EME
users already have some experience with Q65 and are available to help.  Ask
for help when you need it.

	-- Joe, K1JT
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From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Mon Feb  8 17:44:25 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2021 16:44:25 -0000
Subject: [Moon] Q65A  144Mhz
Message-ID: <000001d6fe39$a96ad470$fc407d50$@eastlink.ca>

Earl you brought up a good point RE: Q65A even if it stops decoding at 059
you really have ONLY 1 second to respond to the station calling you.  I
guess it must be possible if you REALLY pay attention.

Big snow storm last night. Got the array tie down. We got 30 inches of snow
with winds gusting to 100KM/H blizzard conditions. No power thank God for
the generator which came on.

Serge

VE1KG


From w5lua at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb  8 22:51:33 2021
From: w5lua at sbcglobal.net (w5lua at sbcglobal.net)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2021 15:51:33 -0600
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] Bob Sutherland 3CX1000A7 VHF Amplifier
In-Reply-To: <1272578389.625430.1612798516253@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1272578389.625430.1612798516253.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1272578389.625430.1612798516253@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <030001d6fe64$92134750$b639d5f0$@sbcglobal.net>

Byron

The amplifiers are shown in the Eimac Amateur Service Newsletters. AS-27 covers the 4cx1000 for 144 and AS-25-1 covers the 432 version.

I can scan them for you if you would like.

73

Al W5LUA 

 

From: Moon-net <moon-net-bounces at mailman.pe1itr.com> On Behalf Of Byron Tatum via Moon-net
Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 9:35 AM
To: Moon-net Amateur Radio Moonbounce <moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com>
Subject: [Moon-Net] Bob Sutherland 3CX1000A7 VHF Amplifier

 

Hello-

      A long shot here. I am looking for info on a 3CX1000A7 VHF amplifier by Bob Sutherland (and two other authors in second article) that appeared as a 2 part article in March 1969 HR Mag page 6 and April 1970 page 26. What started my inquiry was discovery of a plate line assembly from the estate of a well known Collins engineer JB Jenkins W5EU. I recognized the assembly as from this 2 part article of which I have studied in past. Mostly for the sake of historical reasons, and learning, I am asking these things:

        1. Does anyone have a copy of the full set of plans that are offered by contacting Bob Sutherland at Eimac as referenced in March 1969 article? I surely would like to have a set to go with this plate line assembly.

        2. Does anyone know if any of the complete amplifiers as offered by Al Roach W6JUK of Dymond Electronics were ever produced? This is referenced in the April 1970 article adjacent to the picture of the modified Henry 2K amplifier (modified by Bob Sutherland at Eimac to incorporated 3CX1000A7 RF deck using Henry power supply).

    I am curious about the history of this 2 part article and if there are any pieces of equipment that survived from it. I don't believe I would care to duplicate the complex output coupling scheme and mechanics but it is interesting to study. I would like to try and find a copy of the construction plans to go with this plate line assembly.

Thanks,

Byron W5FH

936-349-6353 cell

 


From w5lua at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb  8 22:57:24 2021
From: w5lua at sbcglobal.net (w5lua at sbcglobal.net)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2021 15:57:24 -0600
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] Bob Sutherland 3CX1000A7 VHF Amplifier
In-Reply-To: <1272578389.625430.1612798516253@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1272578389.625430.1612798516253.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1272578389.625430.1612798516253@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <030a01d6fe65$632af540$2980dfc0$@sbcglobal.net>

Byron

AS-46 covers the 3CX1000A7 for 150 MHz.

73

Al W5LUA

 

From: Moon-net <moon-net-bounces at mailman.pe1itr.com> On Behalf Of Byron Tatum via Moon-net
Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 9:35 AM
To: Moon-net Amateur Radio Moonbounce <moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com>
Subject: [Moon-Net] Bob Sutherland 3CX1000A7 VHF Amplifier

 

Hello-

      A long shot here. I am looking for info on a 3CX1000A7 VHF amplifier by Bob Sutherland (and two other authors in second article) that appeared as a 2 part article in March 1969 HR Mag page 6 and April 1970 page 26. What started my inquiry was discovery of a plate line assembly from the estate of a well known Collins engineer JB Jenkins W5EU. I recognized the assembly as from this 2 part article of which I have studied in past. Mostly for the sake of historical reasons, and learning, I am asking these things:

        1. Does anyone have a copy of the full set of plans that are offered by contacting Bob Sutherland at Eimac as referenced in March 1969 article? I surely would like to have a set to go with this plate line assembly.

        2. Does anyone know if any of the complete amplifiers as offered by Al Roach W6JUK of Dymond Electronics were ever produced? This is referenced in the April 1970 article adjacent to the picture of the modified Henry 2K amplifier (modified by Bob Sutherland at Eimac to incorporated 3CX1000A7 RF deck using Henry power supply).

    I am curious about the history of this 2 part article and if there are any pieces of equipment that survived from it. I don't believe I would care to duplicate the complex output coupling scheme and mechanics but it is interesting to study. I would like to try and find a copy of the construction plans to go with this plate line assembly.

Thanks,

Byron W5FH

936-349-6353 cell

 


From jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp  Tue Feb  9 16:45:33 2021
From: jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp (M. Watanabe)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 0:45:33 +0900
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] Bob Sutherland 3CX1000A7 VHF Amplifier
In-Reply-To: <030001d6fe64$92134750$b639d5f0$@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <5E781E33038CF123@msrg5021.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5021.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)

Hello Bryron and Al, 

I haven't seen a real ones using 3CX1000A7 tube for VHF/UHF amplifier, 
but I remember a photo of Prof. Nose, KH6IJ, a famous DXer/contester 
of '60-'70's, in the JA CQ ham radio magazine.
He smiles and opens the upper lid of his modified Henry amplifier for 
perhaps 2m trop from Hawai.

About the Amateur Service Newsletter which compiles many, useful and 
interesting technical articles of amplifiers using EIMAC transmitting tubes, 
you would refer to: 

http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/lit/Eimac_amateur_service_newsletters1979.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3qCnL88jIcMfLWKJhVqvkvmlVpjnYK3Qin5eoR8akno_g5EEmKiS9tc30 

Originally these papers were supplied from EIMAC to amateurs who ask 
something about building or using their transmitting tubes. 
I was fortunate to receive a bundle of AS-newsletters from W6TC. 

Mike JH1KRC 




---- "Al wrote: 
> Byron

The amplifiers are shown in the Eimac Amateur Service Newsletters. AS-27 covers the 4cx1000 for 144 and AS-25-1 covers the 432 version.

I can scan them for you if you would like.

73

Al W5LUA 

 

From: Moon-net <moon-net-bounces at mailman.pe1itr.com> On Behalf Of Byron Tatum via Moon-net
Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 9:35 AM
To: Moon-net Amateur Radio Moonbounce <moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com>
Subject: [Moon-Net] Bob Sutherland 3CX1000A7 VHF Amplifier

 

Hello-

      A long shot here. I am looking for info on a 3CX1000A7 VHF amplifier by Bob Sutherland (and two other authors in second article) that appeared as a 2 part article in March 1969 HR Mag page 6 and April 1970 page 26. What started my inquiry was discovery of a plate line assembly from the estate of a well known Collins engineer JB Jenkins W5EU. I recognized the assembly as from this 2 part article of which I have studied in past. Mostly for the sake of historical reasons, and learning, I am asking these things:

        1. Does anyone have a copy of the full set of plans that are offered by contacting Bob Sutherland at Eimac as referenced in March 1969 article? I surely would like to have a set to go with this plate line assembly.

        2. Does anyone know if any of the complete amplifiers as offered by Al Roach W6JUK of Dymond Electronics were ever produced? This is referenced in the April 1970 article adjacent to the picture of the modified Henry 2K amplifier (modified by Bob Sutherland at Eimac to incorporated 3CX1000A7 RF deck using Henry power supply).

    I am curious about the history of this 2 part article and if there are any pieces of equipment that survived from it. I don't believe I would care to duplicate the complex output coupling scheme and mechanics but it is interesting to study. I would like to try and find a copy of the construction plans to go with this plate line assembly.

Thanks,

Byron W5FH

936-349-6353 cell

 

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From paul.a.galea at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 21:53:17 2021
From: paul.a.galea at gmail.com (Paul Galea)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 21:53:17 +0100
Subject: [Moon] Ballantine RF Millivoltmeter Model 3440A
Message-ID: <CABwY6E5EP9Q8m5uKJUZcSgCSS==mNbmkdDD=9ifaa2UTC-dLXw@mail.gmail.com>

Hello all
can anybody help me with a copy of the instruction/service manual for
the Ballantine
RF Millivoltmeter Model 3440A. A good pdf file should be enough.
I am also looking for a dead/ not working probe for this instrument. I need
it for the probe housing the cable and the male socket. appreciate any
help. I will cover shipping cost
Thanks all and stay safe.
 Paul 9H1BT

From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Thu Feb 11 15:23:40 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:23:40 -0000
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] Silent Key -  Bernard J. Bonnar VE1UT
In-Reply-To: <EC5E732581A149419443288F8B255975@BerniePC>
References: <EC5E732581A149419443288F8B255975@BerniePC>
Message-ID: <000c01d70081$7ee81880$7cb84980$@eastlink.ca>

Veralyn sad to hear about Bernie's passing Bernie taught me how to get on the moon & I have never  forgot it. At that time Bernie was the only VE1 on the moon from Nova Scotia. I am truly sorry.
RIP Bernie
Serge VE1KG

-----Original Message-----
From: Moon-net <moon-net-bounces at mailman.pe1itr.com> On Behalf Of Bernie Bonnar via Moon-net
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 13:57
To: moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com
Subject: [Moon-Net] Silent Key - Bernard J. Bonnar VE1UT

Good morning, I am sad to inform people in the Moon Net Group that my husband, Bernard J. Bonnar, VE1UT of Hebron, Yarmouth Co., N.S. passed away at the age o5 89 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada after an amateur radio career of over 70 years.  Although he wasn’t active in Moon Bounce, etc. He offered advice to many amateurs experiencing difficulties.
I also am an amateur radio operator with call sign VE1VAR and his son, Mitchell Bonnar,has the call sign VE1BJE.  Bernie’s obituary can be viewed on line by Googling:  Sweenys Funeral Home, Yarmouth, N.S. and click on Recent Obituaries.  
 
Take care everyone and stay safe.  .... Veralyn Rogers Bonnar VE1VAR 


From jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp  Fri Feb 12 15:26:22 2021
From: jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp (M. Watanabe)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 23:26:22 +0900
Subject: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH
Message-ID: <5E69E588040C71CD@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)

A sudden tragic news came in: 
JA9BOH Kimio Maegawa passed away Feb. 11. He fell down during the antenna maintenance. 

Kimio is a retired professor of the national high techinical institute, as well as an enthusiastic EME operator since 1978, an amateur satellite and HF DX operator, and the present Vise-president of Japan Amateur Radio League. 
Kimio was a research crew of Japanese Antarctic Exploiters as a scientific researcher for atmospheric conditions using a large log-periodic antenna array. And he did not forget to operate 2m CW EME from 8J1RL Showa Base during his over-winter stay. 

Kimio introduced to JA, the K2RIW and W9QX UHF power amplifiers, and K2RIW yagis. Original BOH yagis are popular among JA moon-bouncers. 

Personally, Kimio was my teacher for amateur satellite communications since I operated AO-10 from Taiwan for the first time, during the our amateur deligates of BV0JA and BV0YL in 1984. 
Later in ‘90s, when I began EME activity, I was searching for some power tubes to use for my 70cm and 23cm operation. Kimio introduced cavity amplifiers. One was an airborne cavity using RCA rugged UHF tetrode 7213, a propper model for modification to 70cm, which was delivered from K5JL, and another one for 23cm of TH327 of DL9EBL, handled by DF6NA.  
That’s the initiation of my EME operation of the following years.  

And only a month before, he sent me many parts of 39D coaxial hard-lines, and bundles of his homebrew dried persimon. 

Seemingly, since Kimio is an willing 70cm CW EME operator, he must have intended to operate DUBUS/REF 70cm Contest CW and SSB only, which will be held next week.  That may be the reason why he climbed up the snow-covered rooftop for antenna maintenance. 

To prey for the sole of Kimio, we must participate DUBUS/REF 70cm, and remember our memories with him. 

Incidentally it is his birthday, today.  
R.I.P. and 73’es to Kimio, and heartful condolence to his family.  

Mike JH1KRC 


From bruinier at t-online.de  Fri Feb 12 15:40:57 2021
From: bruinier at t-online.de (Johann Bruinier)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:40:57 +0100
Subject: [Moon] JA9BOH SK
Message-ID: <c84ba3ed-faf3-3444-8d35-4395a5962717@t-online.de>

Very sad news again! Our first QSO was in Oct 1979 and his QSL proudly 
stated "firstJA9-DL".

After that we worked each other uncounted times, his fist always so 
discernible.

Dear Kimio RIP!

My deeply felt condolences to his family and his friends.

Jan DL9KR.


From g0ruz at g0ruz.com  Fri Feb 12 15:40:58 2021
From: g0ruz at g0ruz.com (Conrad PA5Y)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:40:58 +0000
Subject: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH
In-Reply-To: <5E69E588040C71CD@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)
References: <5E69E588040C71CD@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)
Message-ID: <AM7P189MB1010C5E22A7E755754DFED7AB58B9@AM7P189MB1010.EURP189.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>

I am very sorry to hear about Kimio, this is terrible news, he was my first JA on 432MHz EME from G and many of us will remember him from Antartica on 2m EME.

Please pass my condolences to his family and friends.

RIP Kimio.

73

Conrad PA5Y/G0RUZ



________________________________
From: Moon <moon-bounces at moonbounce.info> on behalf of M. Watanabe via Moon <moon at moonbounce.info>
Sent: 12 February 2021 15:26
To: moon at moonbounce.info <moon at moonbounce.info>
Subject: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH

A sudden tragic news came in:
JA9BOH Kimio Maegawa passed away Feb. 11. He fell down during the antenna maintenance.

Kimio is a retired professor of the national high techinical institute, as well as an enthusiastic EME operator since 1978, an amateur satellite and HF DX operator, and the present Vise-president of Japan Amateur Radio League.
Kimio was a research crew of Japanese Antarctic Exploiters as a scientific researcher for atmospheric conditions using a large log-periodic antenna array. And he did not forget to operate 2m CW EME from 8J1RL Showa Base during his over-winter stay.

Kimio introduced to JA, the K2RIW and W9QX UHF power amplifiers, and K2RIW yagis. Original BOH yagis are popular among JA moon-bouncers.

Personally, Kimio was my teacher for amateur satellite communications since I operated AO-10 from Taiwan for the first time, during the our amateur deligates of BV0JA and BV0YL in 1984.
Later in ‘90s, when I began EME activity, I was searching for some power tubes to use for my 70cm and 23cm operation. Kimio introduced cavity amplifiers. One was an airborne cavity using RCA rugged UHF tetrode 7213, a propper model for modification to 70cm, which was delivered from K5JL, and another one for 23cm of TH327 of DL9EBL, handled by DF6NA.
That’s the initiation of my EME operation of the following years.

And only a month before, he sent me many parts of 39D coaxial hard-lines, and bundles of his homebrew dried persimon.

Seemingly, since Kimio is an willing 70cm CW EME operator, he must have intended to operate DUBUS/REF 70cm Contest CW and SSB only, which will be held next week.  That may be the reason why he climbed up the snow-covered rooftop for antenna maintenance.

To prey for the sole of Kimio, we must participate DUBUS/REF 70cm, and remember our memories with him.

Incidentally it is his birthday, today.
R.I.P. and 73’es to Kimio, and heartful condolence to his family.

Mike JH1KRC

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From ingolf.fhz at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 15:47:18 2021
From: ingolf.fhz at gmail.com (Ingolf, SM6FHZ)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:47:18 +0100
Subject: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH
In-Reply-To: <602690f3.1c69fb81.188f.b79cSMTPIN_ADDED_BROKEN@mx.google.com>
References: <602690f3.1c69fb81.188f.b79cSMTPIN_ADDED_BROKEN@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <CAM0g6NcyZej_628U-X-OXUW23d7pGtZ1ViycyZBBf6mGQJEggg@mail.gmail.com>

Very sad to hear about the tragic accident of JA9BOH. Things like that must
not happen.
My warmest condolences to his family and friends. What a shock to all of
his close ones.
He will be missed on EME.
Thanks for telling us all Mike.
73 / Ingolf, SM6FHZ


Den fre 12 feb. 2021 kl 15:30 skrev M. Watanabe via Moon <
moon at moonbounce.info>:

> A sudden tragic news came in:
> JA9BOH Kimio Maegawa passed away Feb. 11. He fell down during the antenna
> maintenance.
>
> Kimio is a retired professor of the national high techinical institute, as
> well as an enthusiastic EME operator since 1978, an amateur satellite and
> HF DX operator, and the present Vise-president of Japan Amateur Radio
> League.
> Kimio was a research crew of Japanese Antarctic Exploiters as a scientific
> researcher for atmospheric conditions using a large log-periodic antenna
> array. And he did not forget to operate 2m CW EME from 8J1RL Showa Base
> during his over-winter stay.
>
> Kimio introduced to JA, the K2RIW and W9QX UHF power amplifiers, and K2RIW
> yagis. Original BOH yagis are popular among JA moon-bouncers.
>
> Personally, Kimio was my teacher for amateur satellite communications
> since I operated AO-10 from Taiwan for the first time, during the our
> amateur deligates of BV0JA and BV0YL in 1984.
> Later in ‘90s, when I began EME activity, I was searching for some power
> tubes to use for my 70cm and 23cm operation. Kimio introduced cavity
> amplifiers. One was an airborne cavity using RCA rugged UHF tetrode 7213, a
> propper model for modification to 70cm, which was delivered from K5JL, and
> another one for 23cm of TH327 of DL9EBL, handled by DF6NA.
> That’s the initiation of my EME operation of the following years.
>
> And only a month before, he sent me many parts of 39D coaxial hard-lines,
> and bundles of his homebrew dried persimon.
>
> Seemingly, since Kimio is an willing 70cm CW EME operator, he must have
> intended to operate DUBUS/REF 70cm Contest CW and SSB only, which will be
> held next week.  That may be the reason why he climbed up the snow-covered
> rooftop for antenna maintenance.
>
> To prey for the sole of Kimio, we must participate DUBUS/REF 70cm, and
> remember our memories with him.
>
> Incidentally it is his birthday, today.
> R.I.P. and 73’es to Kimio, and heartful condolence to his family.
>
> Mike JH1KRC
>
> _______________________________________________
> Moon mailing list
> Moon at moonbounce.info
> http://moonbounce.info/mailman/listinfo/moon
>
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-- 
Ingolf, SM6FHZ
http://www.2ingandlin.se/SM6FHZ.htm

From john at g4bao.com  Fri Feb 12 16:00:29 2021
From: john at g4bao.com (g4bao)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:00:29 +0000
Subject: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH
In-Reply-To: <602690f3.1c69fb81.188f.b79cSMTPIN_ADDED_BROKEN@mx.google.com>
References: <602690f3.1c69fb81.188f.b79cSMTPIN_ADDED_BROKEN@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <CAPtvDLVoRh5PX3VwQ4bcuMb4hxnhd+nhee_pzyJNfTviW2G9_Q@mail.gmail.com>

Oh no! Another one of our friends killed / injured  during antenna
maintenance!

We just have to be so careful with this sort of thing as we all get older!

My condolences to his family

73
John G4BAO

On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 at 14:30, M. Watanabe via Moon <moon at moonbounce.info>
wrote:

> A sudden tragic news came in:
> JA9BOH Kimio Maegawa passed away Feb. 11. He fell down during the antenna
> maintenance.
>
> Kimio is a retired professor of the national high techinical institute, as
> well as an enthusiastic EME operator since 1978, an amateur satellite and
> HF DX operator, and the present Vise-president of Japan Amateur Radio
> League.
> Kimio was a research crew of Japanese Antarctic Exploiters as a scientific
> researcher for atmospheric conditions using a large log-periodic antenna
> array. And he did not forget to operate 2m CW EME from 8J1RL Showa Base
> during his over-winter stay.
>
> Kimio introduced to JA, the K2RIW and W9QX UHF power amplifiers, and K2RIW
> yagis. Original BOH yagis are popular among JA moon-bouncers.
>
> Personally, Kimio was my teacher for amateur satellite communications
> since I operated AO-10 from Taiwan for the first time, during the our
> amateur deligates of BV0JA and BV0YL in 1984.
> Later in ‘90s, when I began EME activity, I was searching for some power
> tubes to use for my 70cm and 23cm operation. Kimio introduced cavity
> amplifiers. One was an airborne cavity using RCA rugged UHF tetrode 7213, a
> propper model for modification to 70cm, which was delivered from K5JL, and
> another one for 23cm of TH327 of DL9EBL, handled by DF6NA.
> That’s the initiation of my EME operation of the following years.
>
> And only a month before, he sent me many parts of 39D coaxial hard-lines,
> and bundles of his homebrew dried persimon.
>
> Seemingly, since Kimio is an willing 70cm CW EME operator, he must have
> intended to operate DUBUS/REF 70cm Contest CW and SSB only, which will be
> held next week.  That may be the reason why he climbed up the snow-covered
> rooftop for antenna maintenance.
>
> To prey for the sole of Kimio, we must participate DUBUS/REF 70cm, and
> remember our memories with him.
>
> Incidentally it is his birthday, today.
> R.I.P. and 73’es to Kimio, and heartful condolence to his family.
>
> Mike JH1KRC
>
> _______________________________________________
> Moon mailing list
> Moon at moonbounce.info
> http://moonbounce.info/mailman/listinfo/moon
>
> Join eQSL.cc  https://eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm

From i5wbe at i5wbe.it  Fri Feb 12 16:13:49 2021
From: i5wbe at i5wbe.it (Enrico Baldacci)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:13:49 +0100
Subject: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH
In-Reply-To: <5E69E588040C71CD@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp>
References: <5E69E588040C71CD@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp>
Message-ID: <7d69528b-e09a-5334-91f6-c9ee34c0e8d3@i5wbe.it>

Another very sad news !

My condolence to his Family

R.I.P. Kimio

Enrico i5wbe


Il 12/02/2021 15:26, M. Watanabe via Moon ha scritto:
> A sudden tragic news came in:
> JA9BOH Kimio Maegawa passed away Feb. 11. He fell down during the antenna maintenance.
>
> Kimio is a retired professor of the national high techinical institute, as well as an enthusiastic EME operator since 1978, an amateur satellite and HF DX operator, and the present Vise-president of Japan Amateur Radio League.
> Kimio was a research crew of Japanese Antarctic Exploiters as a scientific researcher for atmospheric conditions using a large log-periodic antenna array. And he did not forget to operate 2m CW EME from 8J1RL Showa Base during his over-winter stay.
>
> Kimio introduced to JA, the K2RIW and W9QX UHF power amplifiers, and K2RIW yagis. Original BOH yagis are popular among JA moon-bouncers.
>
> Personally, Kimio was my teacher for amateur satellite communications since I operated AO-10 from Taiwan for the first time, during the our amateur deligates of BV0JA and BV0YL in 1984.
> Later in ‘90s, when I began EME activity, I was searching for some power tubes to use for my 70cm and 23cm operation. Kimio introduced cavity amplifiers. One was an airborne cavity using RCA rugged UHF tetrode 7213, a propper model for modification to 70cm, which was delivered from K5JL, and another one for 23cm of TH327 of DL9EBL, handled by DF6NA.
> That’s the initiation of my EME operation of the following years.
>
> And only a month before, he sent me many parts of 39D coaxial hard-lines, and bundles of his homebrew dried persimon.
>
> Seemingly, since Kimio is an willing 70cm CW EME operator, he must have intended to operate DUBUS/REF 70cm Contest CW and SSB only, which will be held next week.  That may be the reason why he climbed up the snow-covered rooftop for antenna maintenance.
>
> To prey for the sole of Kimio, we must participate DUBUS/REF 70cm, and remember our memories with him.
>
> Incidentally it is his birthday, today.
> R.I.P. and 73’es to Kimio, and heartful condolence to his family.
>
> Mike JH1KRC
>
> _______________________________________________
> Moon mailing list
> Moon at moonbounce.info
> http://moonbounce.info/mailman/listinfo/moon
>
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From dragan9a5aa at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 17:08:07 2021
From: dragan9a5aa at gmail.com (Miodrag Dragan Viskovic)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:08:07 +0100
Subject: [Moon] JA9BOH SK
In-Reply-To: <c84ba3ed-faf3-3444-8d35-4395a5962717@t-online.de>
References: <c84ba3ed-faf3-3444-8d35-4395a5962717@t-online.de>
Message-ID: <CA+skhdYxqiJx0a+MhpF1JpD6TgAi22r1U7u2ZzDO8D-7yV6SDA@mail.gmail.com>

No again!

Kimio and me had our first EME QSO in May 1982 when my call sign was YU2RGC.

On this occasion I remember that Philippe F2TU fell while working on
his antenna system to.

My deeply  condolences to Kimios family and JA EME friends.

Kimio RIP!

Dragan 9A5AA


On 12/02/2021, Johann Bruinier via Moon <moon at moonbounce.info> wrote:
> Very sad news again! Our first QSO was in Oct 1979 and his QSL proudly
> stated "firstJA9-DL".
>
> After that we worked each other uncounted times, his fist always so
> discernible.
>
> Dear Kimio RIP!
>
> My deeply felt condolences to his family and his friends.
>
> Jan DL9KR.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Moon mailing list
> Moon at moonbounce.info
> http://moonbounce.info/mailman/listinfo/moon
>
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From g3ltf at btinternet.com  Fri Feb 12 17:17:20 2021
From: g3ltf at btinternet.com (Peter Blair)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:17:20 -0000
Subject: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH
In-Reply-To: <5E69E588040C71CD@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)
References: <5E69E588040C71CD@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)
Message-ID: <B188D907A8A34C87AEFF13B669B6D2D3@PeterKBlairPC5>

Mike,
Such really sad news, Kimio was one of the 70cm originals, I worked  him 
first almost exactly 30 years ago. He was almost always there on 432 CW 
occasions with his distinctive fist.
Another terrible warning for us all of the dangers of antenna working at 
height.
Please pass condolences to his family.
RIP Kimio.
73 Peter G3LTF




From jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp  Fri Feb 12 17:52:34 2021
From: jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp (M. Watanabe)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 1:52:34 +0900
Subject: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH
In-Reply-To: <B188D907A8A34C87AEFF13B669B6D2D3@PeterKBlairPC5>
Message-ID: <5E69E588040CAE0C@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)

Peter, 
Kimio had been very busy these years for the revolution of JARL.
But he did not forget to operate 70cm from time to time, and 
reported his work to us. 

Surely I operate 70cm again soon, not for the sole, but for the soul 
of Kimio.  Hi  
(English is more difficult than CW.)

Mike JH1KRC 


---- Peter Blair <g3ltf at btinternet.com> wrote: 
> Mike,
> Such really sad news, Kimio was one of the 70cm originals, I worked  him 
> first almost exactly 30 years ago. He was almost always there on 432 CW 
> occasions with his distinctive fist.
> Another terrible warning for us all of the dangers of antenna working at 
> height.
> Please pass condolences to his family.
> RIP Kimio.
> 73 Peter G3LTF
> 
> 
> 


From jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp  Fri Feb 12 18:16:15 2021
From: jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp (M. Watanabe)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 2:16:15 +0900
Subject: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH
In-Reply-To: <CAPtvDLVoRh5PX3VwQ4bcuMb4hxnhd+nhee_pzyJNfTviW2G9_Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5E69E588040CB7DB@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)

John, it's true. 
We always have to take care, if the antenna is high, not to fall down, 
and if it's low, not to hit our heads....

In JA, heavy snow this year.  Coax, fingers and legs became so rigid. 
Spanner and driver, nuts and bolts as well, would be missing if you 
put them down. Better wait for the spring come soon!! 

MiKe JH1KRC 


---- g4bao <john at g4bao.com> wrote: 
> Oh no! Another one of our friends killed / injured  during antenna
> maintenance!
> 
> We just have to be so careful with this sort of thing as we all get older!
> 
> My condolences to his family
> 
> 73
> John G4BAO
> 
> On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 at 14:30, M. Watanabe via Moon <moon at moonbounce.info>
> wrote:
> 
> > A sudden tragic news came in:
> > JA9BOH Kimio Maegawa passed away Feb. 11. He fell down during the antenna
> > maintenance.
> >
> > Kimio is a retired professor of the national high techinical institute, as
> > well as an enthusiastic EME operator since 1978, an amateur satellite and
> > HF DX operator, and the present Vise-president of Japan Amateur Radio
> > League.
> > Kimio was a research crew of Japanese Antarctic Exploiters as a scientific
> > researcher for atmospheric conditions using a large log-periodic antenna
> > array. And he did not forget to operate 2m CW EME from 8J1RL Showa Base
> > during his over-winter stay.
> >
> > Kimio introduced to JA, the K2RIW and W9QX UHF power amplifiers, and K2RIW
> > yagis. Original BOH yagis are popular among JA moon-bouncers.
> >
> > Personally, Kimio was my teacher for amateur satellite communications
> > since I operated AO-10 from Taiwan for the first time, during the our
> > amateur deligates of BV0JA and BV0YL in 1984.
> > Later in ‘90s, when I began EME activity, I was searching for some power
> > tubes to use for my 70cm and 23cm operation. Kimio introduced cavity
> > amplifiers. One was an airborne cavity using RCA rugged UHF tetrode 7213, a
> > propper model for modification to 70cm, which was delivered from K5JL, and
> > another one for 23cm of TH327 of DL9EBL, handled by DF6NA.
> > That’s the initiation of my EME operation of the following years.
> >
> > And only a month before, he sent me many parts of 39D coaxial hard-lines,
> > and bundles of his homebrew dried persimon.
> >
> > Seemingly, since Kimio is an willing 70cm CW EME operator, he must have
> > intended to operate DUBUS/REF 70cm Contest CW and SSB only, which will be
> > held next week.  That may be the reason why he climbed up the snow-covered
> > rooftop for antenna maintenance.
> >
> > To prey for the sole of Kimio, we must participate DUBUS/REF 70cm, and
> > remember our memories with him.
> >
> > Incidentally it is his birthday, today.
> > R.I.P. and 73’es to Kimio, and heartful condolence to his family.
> >
> > Mike JH1KRC
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Moon mailing list
> > Moon at moonbounce.info
> > http://moonbounce.info/mailman/listinfo/moon
> >
> > Join eQSL.cc  https://eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm


From valter_dls at yahoo.it  Fri Feb 12 19:31:25 2021
From: valter_dls at yahoo.it (valter dolso)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:31:25 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH
In-Reply-To: <5E69E588040C71CD@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp>
References: <5E69E588040C71CD@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp>
Message-ID: <1725158920.930425.1613154685468@mail.yahoo.com>

 Very very bad news, Kimio was a very nice amateur, now he lost his life for his hobby, I  am very sad.. worked him many times in 2 meters CW, and I had qso when he was in 8J1RL...R.I.P dear Kimio
Valter IK1FJI
    Il venerdì 12 febbraio 2021, 15:30:19 CET, M. Watanabe via Moon <moon at moonbounce.info> ha scritto:  
 
 A sudden tragic news came in: 
JA9BOH Kimio Maegawa passed away Feb. 11. He fell down during the antenna maintenance. 

Kimio is a retired professor of the national high techinical institute, as well as an enthusiastic EME operator since 1978, an amateur satellite and HF DX operator, and the present Vise-president of Japan Amateur Radio League. 
Kimio was a research crew of Japanese Antarctic Exploiters as a scientific researcher for atmospheric conditions using a large log-periodic antenna array. And he did not forget to operate 2m CW EME from 8J1RL Showa Base during his over-winter stay. 

Kimio introduced to JA, the K2RIW and W9QX UHF power amplifiers, and K2RIW yagis. Original BOH yagis are popular among JA moon-bouncers. 

Personally, Kimio was my teacher for amateur satellite communications since I operated AO-10 from Taiwan for the first time, during the our amateur deligates of BV0JA and BV0YL in 1984. 
Later in ‘90s, when I began EME activity, I was searching for some power tubes to use for my 70cm and 23cm operation. Kimio introduced cavity amplifiers. One was an airborne cavity using RCA rugged UHF tetrode 7213, a propper model for modification to 70cm, which was delivered from K5JL, and another one for 23cm of TH327 of DL9EBL, handled by DF6NA.  
That’s the initiation of my EME operation of the following years.  

And only a month before, he sent me many parts of 39D coaxial hard-lines, and bundles of his homebrew dried persimon. 

Seemingly, since Kimio is an willing 70cm CW EME operator, he must have intended to operate DUBUS/REF 70cm Contest CW and SSB only, which will be held next week.  That may be the reason why he climbed up the snow-covered rooftop for antenna maintenance. 

To prey for the sole of Kimio, we must participate DUBUS/REF 70cm, and remember our memories with him. 

Incidentally it is his birthday, today.  
R.I.P. and 73’es to Kimio, and heartful condolence to his family.  

Mike JH1KRC 

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From ok1dfc at seznam.cz  Fri Feb 12 20:15:05 2021
From: ok1dfc at seznam.cz (Zdenek SAMEK-OK1DFC)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:15:05 +0100 (CET)
Subject: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH
References: <5E69E588040C71CD@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp>
 <AM7P189MB1010C5E22A7E755754DFED7AB58B9@AM7P189MB1010.EURP189.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
Message-ID: <ccm.3xut.7HtpKawUbwP.1W9jEv@seznam.cz>

Very sad news and a great loss for our EME community. I worked with Kimio as
my first EME JA station on 432 MHz in 1997. My deepest condolences to Kimio'
s family. R.I.P. Kimio

-- 
Zdenek - OK1DFC
www.ok1dfc.com
QRV EME 144 MHz - 24 GHz
WAC 70-23-13-6-3cm
WAZ #9 - WAS 432 #29
DXCC 432 - 1296 MHz


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Komu: moon at moonbounce.info <moon at moonbounce.info>, M. Watanabe <jh1krc at syd.
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Datum: 12. 2. 2021 15:47:22
Předmět: Re: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH 
"I am very sorry to hear about Kimio, this is terrible news, he was my first
JA on 432MHz EME from G and many of us will remember him from Antartica on 2
m EME.

Please pass my condolences to his family and friends.

RIP Kimio.

73

Conrad PA5Y/G0RUZ



________________________________
From: Moon <moon-bounces at moonbounce.info> on behalf of M. Watanabe via Moon 
<moon at moonbounce.info>
Sent: 12 February 2021 15:26
To: moon at moonbounce.info <moon at moonbounce.info>
Subject: [Moon] Tragedy of JA9BOH

A sudden tragic news came in:
JA9BOH Kimio Maegawa passed away Feb. 11. He fell down during the antenna 
maintenance.

Kimio is a retired professor of the national high techinical institute, as 
well as an enthusiastic EME operator since 1978, an amateur satellite and HF
DX operator, and the present Vise-president of Japan Amateur Radio League.
Kimio was a research crew of Japanese Antarctic Exploiters as a scientific 
researcher for atmospheric conditions using a large log-periodic antenna 
array. And he did not forget to operate 2m CW EME from 8J1RL Showa Base 
during his over-winter stay.

Kimio introduced to JA, the K2RIW and W9QX UHF power amplifiers, and K2RIW 
yagis. Original BOH yagis are popular among JA moon-bouncers.

Personally, Kimio was my teacher for amateur satellite communications since 
I operated AO-10 from Taiwan for the first time, during the our amateur 
deligates of BV0JA and BV0YL in 1984.
Later in ‘90s, when I began EME activity, I was searching for some power 
tubes to use for my 70cm and 23cm operation. Kimio introduced cavity 
amplifiers. One was an airborne cavity using RCA rugged UHF tetrode 7213, a 
propper model for modification to 70cm, which was delivered from K5JL, and 
another one for 23cm of TH327 of DL9EBL, handled by DF6NA.
That’s the initiation of my EME operation of the following years.

And only a month before, he sent me many parts of 39D coaxial hard-lines, 
and bundles of his homebrew dried persimon.

Seemingly, since Kimio is an willing 70cm CW EME operator, he must have 
intended to operate DUBUS/REF 70cm Contest CW and SSB only, which will be 
held next week. That may be the reason why he climbed up the snow-covered 
rooftop for antenna maintenance.

To prey for the sole of Kimio, we must participate DUBUS/REF 70cm, and 
remember our memories with him.

Incidentally it is his birthday, today.
R.I.P. and 73’es to Kimio, and heartful condolence to his family.

Mike JH1KRC

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From dl5mae at yahoo.de  Fri Feb 12 20:59:27 2021
From: dl5mae at yahoo.de (Wolfgang Schlaffer)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 19:59:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Moon] JA9BOH
References: <899763101.979971.1613159967631.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <899763101.979971.1613159967631@mail.yahoo.com>

Kimio,

YASURAKA  NI  NEMURU  ! 

DL5MAE Wolfgang  (KANASHI)

From pchomins at san.rr.com  Sat Feb 13 05:59:02 2021
From: pchomins at san.rr.com (Paul)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:59:02 -0800
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] JA9BOH SK
In-Reply-To: <c84ba3ed-faf3-3444-8d35-4395a5962717@t-online.de>
References: <c84ba3ed-faf3-3444-8d35-4395a5962717@t-online.de>
Message-ID: <D8523F8E995D44EAA0C538515BFC5F17@PaulChPC>

Very, very sad news! We worked many times. Kimio called me on my CQ with
single yagi on 70cm about 10 years ago. 

RIP Kimio!
My deep condolences to his family and friends.

Paul WA6PY


From dj3jj at gmx.net  Sun Feb 14 15:24:47 2021
From: dj3jj at gmx.net (dj3jj at gmx.net)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:24:47 +0100
Subject: [Moon] Happy Birthday Bernd DF2ZC
Message-ID: <trinity-9fcddb18-b829-4733-8064-8482673b7cef-1613312687639@msvc-mesg-gmx022>

All the best from
my side and a lot of EME DX in 2021

Andreas DJ3JJ

Gesendet mit der GMX Mail App

From df6na at df6na.de  Wed Feb 17 11:38:39 2021
From: df6na at df6na.de (Rainer)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:38:39 +0100
Subject: [Moon] 3400MHz amp
Message-ID: <6131d97a-3e80-eea0-a14f-a433e66890a3@df6na.de>

Hi,

suplus to my needs:
SM3437-43L 3.4 to 3.7 GHz solid state GaAs-FET Amplifier
Pout +43dBm
Gain 50dB
OIP3 +63dBm
RFin max -6dBm
IN/OUT SMA(f)
DC 12V @ 8.5A
optional ARRA variable attenuator 0-30dB / 5W (1.3-6GHz)

incl. 2 blower to run full output 24H/365days

€ 220,- incl. shipping EU
€ 245,- incl. shipping outside EU

Pictures on request.

73, Rainer

From g3ltf at btinternet.com  Wed Feb 17 12:59:11 2021
From: g3ltf at btinternet.com (Peter Blair)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:59:11 -0000
Subject: [Moon] Dubus / REF 2m and 70cm CW/ssb contest
Message-ID: <06341EFBC2F64C7FB97C4D9AD1E9F577@PeterKBlairPC5>

A reminder that the next section of the Dubus / REF CW/ssb contest is this coming weekend. Feb 20 / 21.
Rules are here http://www.marsport.org.uk/dubus/EMEContest2021.pdf
GL 73, Peter G3LTF 

From jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp  Wed Feb 17 13:59:08 2021
From: jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp (M. Watanabe)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:59:08 +0900
Subject: [Moon] The long past and the short future of JA9BOH
Message-ID: <5E69E588041978E7@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)

The long past and the short
future of JA9BOH

https://eme.teyateya.com/photo/ja9boh/The_long_past_and_the_short_future_of_JA9BOH/index.html 

This is the title of a slide show, performed by Kimio JA9BOH, when 
Al K2UYH came on business to Japan for the first time, and visited in 
Takatsuki, Osaka, 2011.  
This welcome meeting was held by Takao JH3EAO and other JA3/JA4 
EME ops.  

This slide was made 3 years before Kimio became a full-time radio 
amateur  operator (but still kept busy later as a board member of JARL). 
 
We hope you, Al and others who know Kimio, and feel interested in his 
activities not only in 2m/70cm EME, but also satellites, meteor scatter, low bands, and so on, would enjoy watching it.

(Courtesy: Takao JH3EAO and Bun JH5FNX) 


Mike JH1KRC




https://eme.teyateya.com/photo/ja9boh/The_long_past_and_the_short_future_of_JA9BOH/index.html

From jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp  Wed Feb 17 14:32:13 2021
From: jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp (M. Watanabe)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:32:13 +0900
Subject: [Moon] The long past and the short future of JA9BOH
In-Reply-To: <5E69E588041978E7@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)
Message-ID: <5E69E58804198923@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5011.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)

SRI, correction: 

(Courtesy: Takao JH3EAO and Bun JH5.. > JA5FNX ) 


Bun maintains our JA-EME website for years. TNX!! 
 
 de JH1KRC


From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Thu Feb 18 18:02:48 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:02:48 -0000
Subject: [Moon] Q65 30A ON 144Mhz
Message-ID: <000201d70617$e2cf4d50$a86de7f0$@eastlink.ca>

Last night I had my first EME QSO with DL9DBJ using 30A with AUTO SEQ
selected you really have nothing to do just watch the QSO taking place. I
did not have the WIDE GRAPH set up so could not see the decode.  Q65A 30A
would be great for contest

The only problem is going to be with so many modes available it is going an
organize confusion for a while. It is really important to follow Joe's quick
guide to get started. I also would like to try Q65 60A & compare it to
JT65B.

Our hobby calls for experimentation  just not plug & play at least for me!!!

See you soon on Q65A or JT65B.

Serge VE1KG

 


From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Thu Feb 18 22:38:47 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:38:47 -0000
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] Q65 30A ON 144Mhz
In-Reply-To: <202102182033.11IKXLXj006997@mail42c28.carrierzone.com>
References: <000201d70617$e2cf4d50$a86de7f0$@eastlink.ca>
 <CAEySZuZBydPUr2HN7ggrbFxOaPeRMtTXkqrqOBwC=tdb0vV_nQ@mail.gmail.com>
 <202102182033.11IKXLXj006997@mail42c28.carrierzone.com>
Message-ID: <000a01d7063e$70e34300$52a9c900$@eastlink.ca>

True Ed & Paul random qso's are important but Q65 will be like JT65B for operating. The fact is even with JT65B there is few random QSO. People use the reflector to announce their Freq. Most of the time I call CQ hoping to work new initials & if you look at CQ live you can see where people are. Even in the CW EME years back we use to make skeds on 20 meters on 14.345 every weekend which would be passed on to the rest of the folks concerned. For very small stations folks need to know where to call & who to call to at least have people looking for them. I am a medium size station but I enjoy trying to work smaller stations when I can & that is not always easy for me being only horizontal. So random QSO's are very rare in our time at least on 144Mhz!!!
Ed sorry to hear about your 2M situation hope you get back this spring. I have had some issues here it is always software issues & I fortunately have friends helping me. One thing I did this fall is replaced my 2relays CX 600 with one relay with good isolation & so far so good
All the Best Paul & Ed
Serge VE1KG

-----Original Message-----
From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> 
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2021 20:33
To: Paul Andrews <paulmandrews1 at gmail.com>; Serge Szpilfogel <ve1kg at eastlink.ca>
Cc: moon at moonbounce.info; Moon-Net <moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com>
Subject: Re: [Moon-Net] Q65 30A ON 144Mhz

Paul and Serge,

No chance to try Q65 on eme (main 2m array dismantled for rebuild in Spring; backup array of two KLM-11 has high SWR in cables 45-feet above ground).  My attempt last weekend with rented man-lift thwarted by high winds.  I will try again in a couple weeks if wx cooperates.

If you note wsjt-x has a JT9/JT65 mode which apparently detects which mode is in use.  To have JT65/Q65 do the same it would probably require modification the program - not user determined or controllable.

I suspect Q65-60 will become the default for day-to-day eme.  Reason is JT65 is 60-minute tx sequencing and in densely populated EU they do cooperative sequencing to avoid interfering with each other.  Q65-60 will be able to run in non auto-sequence so the operator has decision control of what is transmitted.  30 and 15 second sequence modes happen too fast for that to be done very well.  Most FT8 is run in auto.

If there is much variation of mode usage then some kind of sub-band segregation might happen (??).

Random operation has nothing to do with whether you can see traces.  Auto-seq is random if not spotted or pre-coordinated on a logger or by sked.  Just not as much fun as the computer takes over decision making.  The computer has no preconception of call sign if window is left blank.  I'm not as familiar with the inner working of Q65 so this is a guess.  My understanding Deep Search is not active for Q65.

Interesting discussion.

73, Ed - KL7UW
QRT-eme temporarily (hard to do repairs in winter).

At 08:33 AM 2/18/2021, Paul Andrews via Moon-net wrote:


	Serge,
	
	There has already been a lot of testing on Q65 before v2.4 rc1 was released.   The dev team will now be collecting comments from rc1 users and will add as many bug fixes and upgrades as they can before v2.4 general release.
	
	You have a good point about mode confusion.   I'm wondering out loud if it is possible to identify a digital mode?  It's clear that Q65 will replace JT65 and future versions of WSJT-X may not include JT65.   I think it's important to retain the possibility of random QSOs where frequency and mode is not announced on the internet.
	
	In the future, Q65-30, Q65-60 and Q65-120 may all be used simultaneously on the same band.   In addition modes A, B, C, D, etc are options.  Maybe bands will be segmented with shorter period transmissions on the lower frequencies and longer period on higher frequencies.   Much like CW bands, where high speed and low speed OPs usually congregate on opposite ends of the band allocation.
	
	In many cases, Q65 makes low S/N EME QSO possible with nearly no visible signal on the waterfall.  Yes - sync will be visible even when no trace on the waterfall are present.  Will random QSOs be possible when signals can not be heard or seen? These weak signals can be randomly decoded "IF" you knew the weak DX QRG and Mode?  Spotters?  Nearly all FT8 QSOs on HF are random.  I don't want to lose the ability to make random QSOs via the moon.
	
	I think there is a lot of experimentation that still needs to be done.  This is so much fun.
	
	73 - Paul - W2HRO
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 12:06 PM Serge Szpilfogel via Moon-net < moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com <mailto:moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com> > wrote:
	


		Last night I had my first EME QSO with DL9DBJ using 30A with AUTO SEQ selected you really have nothing to do just watch the QSO taking place. I did not have the WIDE GRAPH set up so could not see the decode.  Q65A 30A would be great for contest
		
		
		The only problem is going to be with so many modes available it is going an organize confusion for a while. It is really important to follow Joe’s quick guide to get started. I also would like to try Q65 60A & compare it to JT65B.
		
		
		Our hobby calls for experimentation  just not plug & play at least for me!!!
		
		
		See you soon on Q65A or JT65B.
		
		
		Serge VE1KG
		
		
		Â 
		
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From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Fri Feb 19 22:17:20 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:17:20 -0000
Subject: [Moon] TODAY ON Q65A 60 & Q65 30
Message-ID: <000201d70704$9bc19e20$d344da60$@eastlink.ca>

Today I spent all my time on Q65  60 & Q65 30 I was truly impressed with the
results. I had also JT65B running as to compare decodes. There is no doubt
that Q65 decodes more often than JT65B. This is only based on one day
operation & more experiment is needed.

As well Q65A 30 worked fine. However nothing helps faraday rotation but
cross Yagi's  which I do not have.73, Serge VE1KG


From jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp  Sat Feb 20 00:53:32 2021
From: jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp (M. Watanabe)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2021 8:53:32 +0900
Subject: [Moon] DUBUS/REF European EME CW 70cm
Message-ID: <602381FE00154E31@msrg5031.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5031.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)

Hi 70cm CW enthusiasts (might be very little?),

JH1KRC will hopefully be QRV on 70cm CW from 04 or little later 
Saturday, 20 Feb. and Sunday also.  

After some ten years or so, this QRV is to commemorate our dearest 
friend Kimio JA9BOH who became silent key last week. 

PSE try to pick me up for (almost all of) your # QSO. 
TNX in advance, 

Mike JH1KRC

4.4m TVRO dish 
Polar rotable loop feed
JH0WJF FHX35LG LNA
1kW at TX


From jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp  Sun Feb 21 03:33:29 2021
From: jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp (M. Watanabe)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:33:29 +0900
Subject: [Moon] DUBUS/REF European EME CW 70cm
In-Reply-To: <602381FE00154E31@msrg5031.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5031.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)
Message-ID: <60237EC00019EA94@msrg5021.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5021.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)

Hello EME contesters, 

Unfortunately, I had many problems subsequently, I retired the 
contest operation. 

After many years my modified two-band HPA began to work for 
enough power output. Newly built loop feed was ready on the dish. 
But it took too much time so I did not took part in NA window of 
Saturday. 

In Eu window some DL5?? was heard clearly. LNA has a low NF, but it 
was too calm. Why?  Maybe T/R sequencer had some trouble. I might 
have transmitted into the LNA (even if I have an isolator that might help, 
if it did not break up). 

Some other low voltage PS problems occured in the night, and so I 
decided to stop contesting.

Key words: Don't make it harsh. Be safe.

TNX for your attention to me! 
CU sometime on 70cm/23cm.


Mike JH1KRC 


---- "M. Watanabe via Moon" <moon at moonbounce.info> wrote: 
> Hi 70cm CW enthusiasts (might be very little?),

JH1KRC will hopefully be QRV on 70cm CW from 04 or little later 
Saturday, 20 Feb. and Sunday also.  

After some ten years or so, this QRV is to commemorate our dearest 
friend Kimio JA9BOH who became silent key last week. 

PSE try to pick me up for (almost all of) your # QSO. 
TNX in advance, 

Mike JH1KRC

4.4m TVRO dish 
Polar rotable loop feed
JH0WJF FHX35LG LNA
1kW at TX

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From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Sun Feb 21 16:13:17 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:13:17 -0000
Subject: [Moon] F TOL SETTINGS
Message-ID: <000001d70864$15514b40$3ff3e1c0$@eastlink.ca>

This morning I was playing with Q65A & reduced the F TOL to 200 & the
decoding would start at 56 but would stop at 58 second which would not
overlap the TX sequence & if you select AUTO DECODING then it will TX on
time. I have not tried it on the air yet

But will to day since you have 56S on receive you can play around with the F
TOL. Someone talked on the reflector about the F TOL settings so I decided
to check it out.

Serge VE1KG


From g3ltf at btinternet.com  Mon Feb 22 09:30:49 2021
From: g3ltf at btinternet.com (Peter Blair)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:30:49 -0000
Subject: [Moon] Microwave Activity Weekends 2021
Message-ID: <20576273A9C1414AB7AC19DC78E1DD5E@PeterKBlairPC5>

Dear Microwave EMErs,
Here are the proposed Microwave Activity Weekends for 2021.
27-28 February  10GHz 
27-28 March  24GHz  The February and March dates have been selected especially for lowest  spreading in 2021 by OK1KIR and OK1DFC
3-4 July  3.4GHz
31 July-1 August 2.3 / 2.4GHz
28-29 August 5.7GHz
The idea of the Activity Weekends is to get all those with capability on a specific MW band to come on and make QSOs, run tests for those needing signals, test new feeds, preamps etc. No pressure, no scoring, use the reflector, use any mode, just be active on the band and make QSOs.

My apologies for the short notice for the February weekends, the OK team advised me of these dates last year but I’m afraid I forgot all about them...my fault!
GL, 73  
Peter G3LTF 

From Ben at sm6cku.se  Mon Feb 22 09:50:29 2021
From: Ben at sm6cku.se (SM6CKU)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:50:29 +0100
Subject: [Moon] Microwave Activity Weekends 2021
In-Reply-To: <20576273A9C1414AB7AC19DC78E1DD5E@PeterKBlairPC5>
References: <20576273A9C1414AB7AC19DC78E1DD5E@PeterKBlairPC5>
Message-ID: <B870ADD7C4E14CC19D620C21EE2D105D@Turist22>

Hello all,

Thanks Peter and I hope everything is OK with your recovery.

No objections to the scheduling, but I would like to add 10 GHz to the March 
24 GHz weekend. For those not having 24 GHz capacity....
I am not climbing my 4m dish in February....

73 de Ben
SM6CKU


-----Ursprungligt meddelande----- 
From: Peter Blair via Moon
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 9:30 AM
To: freetalk moonnet ; Moon-Net
Cc: Al Katz
Subject: [Moon] Microwave Activity Weekends 2021

Dear Microwave EMErs,
Here are the proposed Microwave Activity Weekends for 2021.
27-28 February  10GHz
27-28 March  24GHz  The February and March dates have been selected 
especially for lowest  spreading in 2021 by OK1KIR and OK1DFC
3-4 July  3.4GHz
31 July-1 August 2.3 / 2.4GHz
28-29 August 5.7GHz
The idea of the Activity Weekends is to get all those with capability on a 
specific MW band to come on and make QSOs, run tests for those needing 
signals, test new feeds, preamps etc. No pressure, no scoring, use the 
reflector, use any mode, just be active on the band and make QSOs.

My apologies for the short notice for the February weekends, the OK team 
advised me of these dates last year but I’m afraid I forgot all about 
them...my fault!
GL, 73
Peter G3LTF
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From ingolf.fhz at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 15:48:46 2021
From: ingolf.fhz at gmail.com (Ingolf, SM6FHZ)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:48:46 +0100
Subject: [Moon] DUBUS/REF European EME CW 70cm
In-Reply-To: <6031c6c4.1c69fb81.13fd1.5b58SMTPIN_ADDED_BROKEN@mx.google.com>
References: <602381FE00154E31@msrg5031.rgserv.odn.ne.jp>
 <6031c6c4.1c69fb81.13fd1.5b58SMTPIN_ADDED_BROKEN@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <CAM0g6NeRFem-ZY_ziAqRcA74fmjeXE2Y1jEWStvab=suKj-BTA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Mike and all.

If it would be of any comfort to you, you are not the only one that had
equipment trouble this weekend.

It has been some time since I was on 432 MHz EME. I have however been doing
a lot of 432 MHz meteor scatter in between with the very same rig.
I had made some maintenance to the rig trying to solve a problem that only
showed up while running meteor scatter. I think I have solved it.
I tested the rig Friday afternoon. RF power as expected  and good returns
from the Moon. All just fine.

Saturday when starting up calling stations I got some really nasty QRN
after each Tx-pass. I grumbled something about all the b...y junk people
buy for 439 MHz etc. even so the few neigburghs I have at my remote QTH.
Then I realized I had a sizzling noise from the direction of my PA or
HV-PSU (3+ kV). The noise came after each Tx-pass and was in sync with the
static noise in the Rx.
I removed the HV cable from the HV-PSU to the PA but the noise remained. I
concluded its origin was from the HV-PSU.
I did not dare to continue operating in fear of a full blown arc in the
HV-PSU, that might do even more damage.
I managed to make 3 QSO's in the contest.

I think my HV-PSU has caught a coronavirus ;-)
I have myself stayed away from the Covid, but clearly my HV-PSU was more
susceptible to corona.

I have not yet dampened the light and looked into the 3-phase HV-PSU to see
the corona glow. I hope it is some dust and not inside the 45 kg 3-phase 3+
kV HV-transformer. It would not be easy to find a replacement for that one.

Why does the trouble manifest itself when it is contest time? Even if you
try to check everything in advance for proper and stable operation.

73 / Ingolf, SM6FHZ



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Den sön 21 feb. 2021 kl 03:34 skrev M. Watanabe via Moon <
moon at moonbounce.info>:

> Hello EME contesters,
>
> Unfortunately, I had many problems subsequently, I retired the
> contest operation.
>
> After many years my modified two-band HPA began to work for
> enough power output. Newly built loop feed was ready on the dish.
> But it took too much time so I did not took part in NA window of
> Saturday.
>
> In Eu window some DL5?? was heard clearly. LNA has a low NF, but it
> was too calm. Why?  Maybe T/R sequencer had some trouble. I might
> have transmitted into the LNA (even if I have an isolator that might help,
> if it did not break up).
>
> Some other low voltage PS problems occured in the night, and so I
> decided to stop contesting.
>
> Key words: Don't make it harsh. Be safe.
>
> TNX for your attention to me!
> CU sometime on 70cm/23cm.
>
>
> Mike JH1KRC
>
>
> ---- "M. Watanabe via Moon" <moon at moonbounce.info> wrote:
> > Hi 70cm CW enthusiasts (might be very little?),
>
> JH1KRC will hopefully be QRV on 70cm CW from 04 or little later
> Saturday, 20 Feb. and Sunday also.
>
> After some ten years or so, this QRV is to commemorate our dearest
> friend Kimio JA9BOH who became silent key last week.
>
> PSE try to pick me up for (almost all of) your # QSO.
> TNX in advance,
>
> Mike JH1KRC
>
> 4.4m TVRO dish
> Polar rotable loop feed
> JH0WJF FHX35LG LNA
> 1kW at TX
>
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From graham.d at orange.fr  Mon Feb 22 15:56:47 2021
From: graham.d at orange.fr (graham.d)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:56:47 +0100
Subject: [Moon] DUBUS/REF European EME CW 70cm
In-Reply-To: <CAM0g6NeRFem-ZY_ziAqRcA74fmjeXE2Y1jEWStvab=suKj-BTA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <602381FE00154E31@msrg5031.rgserv.odn.ne.jp>
 <6031c6c4.1c69fb81.13fd1.5b58SMTPIN_ADDED_BROKEN@mx.google.com>
 <CAM0g6NeRFem-ZY_ziAqRcA74fmjeXE2Y1jEWStvab=suKj-BTA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <940af213-3b72-811e-753b-368e2ac4a5e5@orange.fr>

Ingolf,


> I managed to make 3 QSO's in the contest.
>
that could be a winning score these days ...:-);-):-P

Graham 'MBI


From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Mon Feb 22 21:46:08 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:46:08 -0000
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] LFA  yagis
In-Reply-To: <a29e2c7db09a62a0dcb19b7973425cab@mmmonvhf.de>
References: <ximss-42643095@be4.cluster1.echolabs.net>
 <4296C06C-7ABD-4E54-BA15-EF47EADF1F26@charter.net>
 <a29e2c7db09a62a0dcb19b7973425cab@mmmonvhf.de>
Message-ID: <000401d7095b$bf297c80$3d7c7580$@eastlink.ca>

I agree Erwin I buy stuff from Goran
73 Serge VE1KG

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Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 20:25
To: moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com
Subject: Re: [Moon-Net] LFA yagis

Paul,
BUT !! bevore you go for a LFA check pse https://www.antennas-amplifiers.com/
In my opinion the best antennas on market you can get proved by many !
73`s Erwin/DK5EW

Am 2021-02-22 17:25, schrieb David Schmocker via Moon-net:
> Paul
> InnovAntennas out of the U.K.  Justin G0KSC..   Once you try LFA, you
> won't go back.  Advantages:  cleaner pattern, and 50 Ohm direct-feed 
> driven loop so that rain or ice don't de-tune the yagi (change the 
> SWR).
> There are other suppliers out there but InnovAntennas are the original 
> supplier (I got my LFA from them).
> 
> 73, Dave KJ9I
> 
> On 2/22/21, 7:49 AM, "Moon-net on behalf of wa3qpx--- via Moon-net"
> <moon-net-bounces at mailman.pe1itr.com on behalf of 
> moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com> wrote:
> 
>     Loop Fed Arrays. Who makes them and  what  results have been had 
> in the
>     field. Not just computer simulations.  tnx, paul, wa3qpx
> 
> 
>     _______________________________________________
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> http://www.nlsa.com/nets/moon-net-help.html
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From g3ltf at btinternet.com  Mon Feb 22 22:51:19 2021
From: g3ltf at btinternet.com (Peter Blair)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:51:19 -0000
Subject: [Moon] Microwave Activity Weekends -Update
Message-ID: <AEB7069A46BA4DA780862BFDC48EA5F9@PeterKBlairPC5>

Several people have asked for the March weekend 27-28th, to be a 10GHz AW as well as 24GHz. This seems like a good idea as the OK guys have calculated that both Feb and Mar have very low spreading. Lets hope the weather co-operates.
I will put up a reminder nearer to the date. 
Thanks for the inputs,
GL 73 Peter G3LTF 

From jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp  Tue Feb 23 06:58:44 2021
From: jh1krc at syd.odn.ne.jp (M. Watanabe)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:58:44 +0900
Subject: [Moon] =?utf-8?q?=28no_subject=29?=
In-Reply-To: <CAM0g6NeRFem-ZY_ziAqRcA74fmjeXE2Y1jEWStvab=suKj-BTA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <602381FE001C5A4F@msrg5031.rgserv.odn.ne.jp> (added by
 postmaster@msrg5031.rgserv.odn.ne.jp)

Hej, Ingolf.

Today it's a national holiday here, the Emperor's birthday. So I have 
enough time to read your comment. 

Sometimes it would be difficult to clearly explain the cause and outcome. 
But at least it was good in your case that you didn't touch the 3kV inside. 

In my case first I didn't know the reason but found 12V line for LNA and 
T/R sequencer showed 3V only. So I had to replace it to something....

Fortunately I have a microphone amplifier and the phantom PS. Usually 
I don't have microphone in EME shack, but I used it during SSB Funtest recently. 
I could get regulated low noise 12V from it. And I have a Chinese 0.6dB 
34dB LNA in addition to the original LNA. Why not test it? 

It was a warm night and easy to work outside on a ladder of 2m high.
But no noise came into my RX... Why?  
Chinese LNA's power requirement is 5V, not 12V. 

So I had to remove it, and tested again HB FHX35LG(by JH0WJF) only. 
T/R sequencer worked normally then. 

Hope it works, but immediately after I connected 12V of phantom PS, to 
my setup, 48V line, several millimeters away in the DC connector, was 
touched on. 

This was the end of my night work of the contest night! 
Hope my phantom PS for SURE electret microphone did not break.... 


Mike JH1KRC 



---- "Ingolf wrote: 
> Hi Mike and all.
> 
> If it would be of any comfort to you, you are not the only one that had
> equipment trouble this weekend.
> 
> It has been some time since I was on 432 MHz EME. I have however been doing
> a lot of 432 MHz meteor scatter in between with the very same rig.
> I had made some maintenance to the rig trying to solve a problem that only
> showed up while running meteor scatter. I think I have solved it.
> I tested the rig Friday afternoon. RF power as expected  and good returns
> from the Moon. All just fine.
> 
> Saturday when starting up calling stations I got some really nasty QRN
> after each Tx-pass. I grumbled something about all the b...y junk people
> buy for 439 MHz etc. even so the few neigburghs I have at my remote QTH.
> Then I realized I had a sizzling noise from the direction of my PA or
> HV-PSU (3+ kV). The noise came after each Tx-pass and was in sync with the
> static noise in the Rx.
> I removed the HV cable from the HV-PSU to the PA but the noise remained. I
> concluded its origin was from the HV-PSU.
> I did not dare to continue operating in fear of a full blown arc in the
> HV-PSU, that might do even more damage.
> I managed to make 3 QSO's in the contest.
> 
> I think my HV-PSU has caught a coronavirus ;-)
> I have myself stayed away from the Covid, but clearly my HV-PSU was more
> susceptible to corona.
> 
> I have not yet dampened the light and looked into the 3-phase HV-PSU to see
> the corona glow. I hope it is some dust and not inside the 45 kg 3-phase 3+
> kV HV-transformer. It would not be easy to find a replacement for that one.
> 
> Why does the trouble manifest itself when it is contest time? Even if you
> try to check everything in advance for proper and stable operation.
> 
> 73 / Ingolf, SM6FHZ
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> Den s?n 21 feb. 2021 kl 03:34 skrev M. Watanabe via Moon <
> moon at moonbounce.info>:
> 
> > Hello EME contesters,
> >
> > Unfortunately, I had many problems subsequently, I retired the
> > contest operation.
> >
> > After many years my modified two-band HPA began to work for
> > enough power output. Newly built loop feed was ready on the dish.
> > But it took too much time so I did not took part in NA window of
> > Saturday.
> >
> > In Eu window some DL5?? was heard clearly. LNA has a low NF, but it
> > was too calm. Why?  Maybe T/R sequencer had some trouble. I might
> > have transmitted into the LNA (even if I have an isolator that might help,
> > if it did not break up).
> >
> > Some other low voltage PS problems occured in the night, and so I
> > decided to stop contesting.
> >
> > Key words: Don't make it harsh. Be safe.
> >
> > TNX for your attention to me!
> > CU sometime on 70cm/23cm.
> >
> >
> > Mike JH1KRC
> >
> >
> > ---- "M. Watanabe via Moon" <moon at moonbounce.info> wrote:
> > > Hi 70cm CW enthusiasts (might be very little?),
> >
> > JH1KRC will hopefully be QRV on 70cm CW from 04 or little later
> > Saturday, 20 Feb. and Sunday also.
> >
> > After some ten years or so, this QRV is to commemorate our dearest
> > friend Kimio JA9BOH who became silent key last week.
> >
> > PSE try to pick me up for (almost all of) your # QSO.
> > TNX in advance,
> >
> > Mike JH1KRC
> >
> > 4.4m TVRO dish
> > Polar rotable loop feed
> > JH0WJF FHX35LG LNA
> > 1kW at TX
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > Moon at moonbounce.info
> > http://moonbounce.info/mailman/listinfo/moon
> >
> > Join eQSL.cc  https://eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm
> >
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> 
> 
> -- 
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From pchomins at san.rr.com  Tue Feb 23 17:10:31 2021
From: pchomins at san.rr.com (Paul)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:10:31 -0800
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] Microwave Activity Weekends -Update
In-Reply-To: <AEB7069A46BA4DA780862BFDC48EA5F9@PeterKBlairPC5>
References: <AEB7069A46BA4DA780862BFDC48EA5F9@PeterKBlairPC5>
Message-ID: <D668B6C876324C2DB2B85F1D6CEE6E60@PaulChPC>

Hi All,

I will be only on 24 GHz. I can't change to 10 GHz or do any work on the
antenna due to the left shoulder injury. I'm waiting for surgery and I hope
to be in good enough shape to run my station at the end of March.

GL 73 Paul WA6PY

 

  _____  

From: Moon-net [mailto:moon-net-bounces at mailman.pe1itr.com] On Behalf Of
Peter Blair via Moon-net
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 13:51
To: freetalk moonnet; Moon-Net
Cc: Al Katz
Subject: [Moon-Net] Microwave Activity Weekends -Update

 

Several people have asked for the March weekend 27-28th, to be a 10GHz AW as
well as 24GHz. This seems like a good idea as the OK guys have calculated
that both Feb and Mar have very low spreading. Lets hope the weather
co-operates.

I will put up a reminder nearer to the date. 

Thanks for the inputs,

GL 73 Peter G3LTF 


From ok1dfc at seznam.cz  Tue Feb 23 17:30:51 2021
From: ok1dfc at seznam.cz (Zdenek SAMEK-OK1DFC)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:30:51 +0100 (CET)
Subject: [Moon] [Moon-Net] Microwave Activity Weekends -Update
References: <AEB7069A46BA4DA780862BFDC48EA5F9@PeterKBlairPC5>
 <D668B6C876324C2DB2B85F1D6CEE6E60@PaulChPC>
Message-ID: <K3i.3w9u.3KUUTupZA3w.1WDIsx@seznam.cz>


Hi EME gang,

following the publication of the AW dates for 10 and 24 GHz and the 
discussion on Moon net, I propose that we move the AW activity in the 24 and
10 GHz bands to the 26-28 March deadline. I propose that the window Friday -
Saturday should be dedicated to 24 GHz due to the lower spread and the 
window Saturday - Sunday of the 10 GHz band. Term of 26 - 28 February may be
dedicated to the activity of stations in the 24 and 10 GHz bands which will 
have the conditions to work on these bands. There is also a very small 
spread for this weekend, which would be useful for attempts to connect or 
make a tests with stations with QRP equipment.





73!

-- 
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www.ok1dfc.com
QRV EME 144 MHz - 24 GHz
WAC 70-23-13-6-3cm
WAZ #9 - WAS 432 #29
DXCC 432 - 1296 MHz


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Datum: 23. 2. 2021 17:19:37
Předmět: Re: [Moon] [Moon-Net] Microwave Activity Weekends -Update 
"Hi All,

I will be only on 24 GHz. I can't change to 10 GHz or do any work on the
antenna due to the left shoulder injury. I'm waiting for surgery and I hope
to be in good enough shape to run my station at the end of March.

GL 73 Paul WA6PY



_____ 

From: Moon-net [mailto:moon-net-bounces at mailman.pe1itr.com] On Behalf Of
Peter Blair via Moon-net
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 13:51
To: freetalk moonnet; Moon-Net
Cc: Al Katz
Subject: [Moon-Net] Microwave Activity Weekends -Update



Several people have asked for the March weekend 27-28th, to be a 10GHz AW as
well as 24GHz. This seems like a good idea as the OK guys have calculated
that both Feb and Mar have very low spreading. Lets hope the weather
co-operates.

I will put up a reminder nearer to the date. 

Thanks for the inputs,

GL 73 Peter G3LTF 

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From ve1kg at eastlink.ca  Thu Feb 25 15:45:12 2021
From: ve1kg at eastlink.ca (Serge Szpilfogel)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:45:12 -0000
Subject: [Moon] SELECT DATA FOR SPECTRAL DISPLAY
Message-ID: <000001d70b84$d2c31d70$78495850$@eastlink.ca>

Hi! Folks  all documentations I received & red  on setting up the WIDE GRAPH
shows Q65  SYNC in the spectral display.  Reading Bob KA1GT on setting up
the wide  graph  shows CUMULATIVE for the spectral display??? So which one
is it??? Can CUMULATIVE being used???

I would suggest to folks using Q65 to read KA1GT WEBSITE on How to?? It is
very detailed & showing how to set up the wide graph when you run into weak
signals to decode.

In my situation I often decode stations which I do not see on the WIDE GRAPH
so the SPECTRAL DISPLAY is essential. I would like some clarity on the
choice to make & why??

Thank you

Serge VE1KG


From cx2sc.base at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 17:32:15 2021
From: cx2sc.base at gmail.com (cx2sc.base at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:32:15 -0300
Subject: [Moon] feed 5.7
Message-ID: <00ae01d70b93$c7ba6aa0$572f3fe0$@gmail.com>

Hello!

Soon I will be setting up my 5.7Ghz system to activate CX, I will do this on the 10GHz system, (Dish offset 1.8mts 0.6f / D).

I'll use 40W hope that's enough

I have problems getting copper or bronze pipes for the manufacture of the circular polarization feed.

Anyone know who can sell ready or manufacture these feed?

I was thinking of the WD5AGO, in its design but it must adapt to the 0.6f / D of my satellite dish, the 38mm spout does not exist here.

Also serves a feed on your shelf that you don't use!

I await your comments, 73!

Ric CX2SC


From donhawbaker at comcast.net  Thu Feb 25 17:38:38 2021
From: donhawbaker at comcast.net (Donhawbaker)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:38:38 -0500
Subject: [Moon] [Mw] feed 5.7
In-Reply-To: <00ae01d70b93$c7ba6aa0$572f3fe0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <cff8660e-014d-44bc-8ccd-56c4a06f6fdb@WA3RGQ>

     
 

 Is this band linear or circular polarization?
 
 
 
   
 

 
 
>  
> On Feb 25, 2021 at 11:34 AM,  <Ricardo via Microwave (mailto:microwave at mailmanlists.us)>  wrote:
>  
>  
>  
>  Hello! Soon I will be setting up my 5.7Ghz system to activate CX, I will do this on the 10GHz system, (Dish offset 1.8mts 0.6f / D). I'll use 40W hope that's enough I have problems getting copper or bronze pipes for the manufacture of the circular polarization feed. Anyone know who can sell ready or manufacture these feed? I was thinking of the WD5AGO, in its design but it must adapt to the 0.6f / D of my satellite dish, the 38mm spout does not exist here. Also serves a feed on your shelf that you don't use! I await your comments, 73! Ric CX2SC _______________________________________________ Microwave mailing list 
>
>  
 
 
     

From ok1dfc at seznam.cz  Thu Feb 25 18:42:56 2021
From: ok1dfc at seznam.cz (Zdenek SAMEK-OK1DFC)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:42:56 +0100 (CET)
Subject: [Moon] QRV 10 GHz
Message-ID: <MJo.3wAg.7tyiaHWQyY9.1WD{6W@seznam.cz>


I am QRV 10 GHz right now, very low spread and excellent conditions. Also on
HB9Q available.

GL!


-- 
Zdenek - OK1DFC
www.ok1dfc.com
QRV EME 144 MHz - 24 GHz
WAC 70-23-13-6-3cm
WAZ #9 - WAS 432 #29
DXCC 432 - 1296 MHz

From g0ruz at g0ruz.com  Fri Feb 26 13:54:38 2021
From: g0ruz at g0ruz.com (Conrad PA5Y)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:54:38 +0000
Subject: [Moon] Fingerstock needed for 8877 stripline
Message-ID: <AM7P189MB10100C1E7B73EDCC17978F9FB59D9@AM7P189MB1010.EURP189.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>

Hello all does anyone in Europe have any fingerstock suitable for a 8877/8938 anode stripline?

The RF Hamdesign FPF KT50 is good but they do not have any stock of this size.

https://rfhamdesign.com/products/parts/fingerstock/index.php

Please contact me directly if you can help.

73

Conrad PA5Y

From g0ruz at g0ruz.com  Sat Feb 27 12:48:54 2021
From: g0ruz at g0ruz.com (Conrad PA5Y)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:48:54 +0000
Subject: [Moon] Fingerstock needed for 8877 stripline
In-Reply-To: <AM7P189MB10100C1E7B73EDCC17978F9FB59D9@AM7P189MB1010.EURP189.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
References: <AM7P189MB10100C1E7B73EDCC17978F9FB59D9@AM7P189MB1010.EURP189.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
Message-ID: <AM7P189MB101074ECCAA0A2EE2002D019B59C9@AM7P189MB1010.EURP189.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>

I have found some suitable fingerstock, thanks to all who offered to help.

Regards

Conrad PA5Y

From: Moon-net <moon-net-bounces at mailman.pe1itr.com> On Behalf Of Conrad PA5Y via Moon-net
Sent: 26 February 2021 13:55
To: moon-net at mailman.pe1itr.com
Cc: moonbounce_info <moon at moonbounce.info>
Subject: [Moon-Net] Fingerstock needed for 8877 stripline

Hello all does anyone in Europe have any fingerstock suitable for a 8877/8938 anode stripline?

The RF Hamdesign FPF KT50 is good but they do not have any stock of this size.

https://rfhamdesign.com/products/parts/fingerstock/index.php

Please contact me directly if you can help.

73

Conrad PA5Y