[Moon-net] VE6TA Microwave EME Results

[Chris Bartram]

Hello Grant

> My plan was to install the 10 Ghz gear on the dish with a W2IMU feed and
> waveguide relay.  Unfortunately the dish surface accuracy is not
> sufficient, and I could only get a maximum of 5 db of sun noise.  Guess
> 10 Ghz EME will have to be a future project for now....

Sorry to hear that. I was looking forward to a QSO with Alberta!

I don't know anything about your dish, but a problem I've had might be 
relevant.

Over the last couple of years I've noticed that my Moon Noise on 10GHz has 
been getting worse and worse. I finally traced the problem to the reflecting 
surface on my (I think, Prodelin) fibreglass dish deteriorating. I've solved 
the problem by sticking self-adhesive aluminium foil to the dish surface, and 
it's now fine.

Just a thought...

Vy 73

Chris
GW4DGU