The SLAMS group usually meets at Denny's for breakfast, then goes to the Creve Coeur park in Saint Louis for technical activities. One such activity took place on Sunday 7/10 and the main topic for the outdoor activity was 24GHz.
Harry WA0NCS, Herbert AF4JF, Ron KO0Z and Armand KD0PXF met in the park to test Harry's second 24GHz station (low power transverter of the W2PED concept) and Herbert's idea of using SDR Pluto as the IF radio for his 24GHz. Following pictures document the setups:
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| Harry WA0CNS setting up the small station (this was later operated by Ron KO0Z) |
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| Harry WA0CNS with his regular 24GHz station |
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| The AF4JF station for 24GHz (the SDR IF plus laptop are located inside the car) |
We were able to make 3-way contacts across the park easily. Herbert was dealing with a power issue on his 110V power inverter (voltage dropping, will use bigger inverter next time). Nice outdoor activity, getting ready for the contests!
I had a fun time visiting with you and Harry. I deeply appreciate Harry lending me his second 24 GHz rig!
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