13 CM On A Budget

摘要

After some 40+ years as a Ham and 20+ years with 23 cm as my highest band I decided to try my luck at something higher. My choice was between 3 cm and 13 cm, the next step up in frequency. Due to the lack of current nearby activity, 3 cm was ruled out and 2304 MHz was to be my next band. Planning for this new item followed my usual criteria; Ham Radio is a HOBBY and is dealt with as a minimum expense item. As you all know, equipment is always available, but many times with a hefty price tag. Since no transceivers are available for this band, a transverter was the only alternative. Just connect it to your 2M radio, an antenna and you are on the band. Simple enough. Transverter, antenna and feedline, still less than a kilobuck. But wait, that is more than any other single ticket item in my hamshack, other than my HF transceiver.