In 2004 I decided to tackle EME but due to time constraints, I was not able to get anywhere near completion with my array design. The goal was to have 4 16ele K1FO crossed yagis and be able to switch polarity for either/both transmit and receive. I have the basic array up with Horiz polarity only and I have to finish the program for the tracking computer. For those interested, click here for my 2004 single yagi setup.
Al Bardwell - NS1O and I finished the first weekend of the EME contest with disaster - only 2 contacts before things slid downhill. Now have the necessary repairs to the xmit coax and more than doubled our EME contacts to date.(click on the images for a larger size photo.
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Here is the array with 4 X 16 ele K1FO homebrew beams. Both azimuth and elevation are functional. |
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Another view of the EME setup. |
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Here is the operating position for the contest, complete with Broadband Internet access. |
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A view of the completed azimuth drive. |
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Another view of the azimuth drive. |
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A view of the elevation and crossboom. |
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The NEW EME Shack "under construction". |
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Construction of my Az/El controller. |
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