We recently did a Tech Night Program about Getting Started in EME Communications (Moonbounce). I wanted to share the presentation and video from this Tech Night so that our readers might learn more about EME…
I wanted to share the presentation from our recent Tech Night on Getting Started in EME Communications. You can view the presentation and the video via the link above. Members can log in and find this and other Tech Night videos and presentations on our Tech Night page here.
The link also provides a path to learn about the design and construction of a new 2m EME station that Anita and I are building.
The most recent project was to build complete the ground system for our new EME tower. Tower grounding is often done incorrectly. The proper way to ground a tower is shown above. Each leg of the tower is connected to an 8′ ground rod via a heavy-gauge ground cable. The cable is attached to the tower leg using stainless steel clamps meant for this purpose. The three ground rods associated with the tower legs are then bonded together using a heavy copper ground cable ring.
Ever wonder how to go about grounding and bonding a tower? It’s not difficult to do this correctly. Most of the materials that are required are available at local hardware stores or online via DX Engineering. The required materials include ground rods, heavy stranded grounding cables, ground clamps, and/or a thermal welding system to connect the cables.
Tower Grounding System
We recently put up a new tower at our station to support a 2m EME station that we are building. This provided a chance to show how to properly ground a tower. The photo above shows the completed ground system for our new EME tower. The link above explains the details.
The 2020 Dayton Hamvention has been canceled, but you still have the opportunity to attend Contest University from the comfort of your QTH! The organizers of Contest University will be holding a free Virtual Contest University via Zoom on May 14th.
Contest University is a full day of educational presentations. The world’s most skilled contesters share their knowledge. You will learn not just how to operate in a contest but skills that are useful for all ham radio operators:
How to improve your station
All about propagation and when to operate to get the most and most distant contacts
Information on setting up your digital station and operating digital modes,
What are the best performing transceivers based on testing by Rob Sherwood, NC0B
And much more!
Fred, AB1OC, and I have been attending Contest University for many years and we learn something new every time. Contest University is highly recommended for our Student/Teacher Contesters as well as all of our members.
You can register online for the Virtual Contest University at the above link to get the Zoom link. Contest University starts at 8:30 am on May 14th.
Radio Amateurs Developing Skills Worldwide
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