[amsat-bb] Re: mmds downconverters for ao-51?

[Bob- W7LRD]

I got one also John-If you figure it out let me know and I'll do likewise. 

73 Bob W7LRD 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: jfloyd at es.vccs.edu 
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org 
Sent: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 2:37:32 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
Subject: [amsat-bb]  mmds downconverters for ao-51? 

Has anyone tried one of the itfs mmds downconverters like this 
one on ebay: 


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110523087399&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT 

for ao-51 s band downlink? 75 ohm out and looks cheesey but 
less than $30 shipped. it's cheap enough for me to play so I 
bought one to experiment with, maybe just to remove the 
downconverter. I would welcome stories of your experience or 
just advice. 
Thanks 
John, kn4ge 
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