Varian VTC-6260E4 TWT with VPW-6980 power supply (schematics included).
Varian rates the TWT at 125w output for 10mw input 5.850-6.425 GHz. According to Darrell,
VE1ALQ, who owned the TWT before me, it will produce 190w on 5.760 and 65w on 10.368 GHz
by adjusting the Helix voltage to its lowest point. The PS runs on 115 vac at 8 amps input.
CPI spec sheet, reprint of PS manual and schematics are included. I never applied power to
either the TWT or PS while I owned it. more photos
- $600 plus shipping (35-lbs. in two boxes) SOLD!
FOR SALE 2.4 meter (8-foot) dish mounted on az-el mount with computerized drive:
This dish is a Andrews fiberglass center-feed dish designed for 14-GHz and comes with 11-GHz
feed with two runs of WR-90 wveguide to the back of the dish. Power supply and cpu control
assemblies are included (but I do not have the custom software to operate the dish).
Azimuth, elevation and polarity are selsyn motors. Digital angle encoders provide dish orientation
signals to the control assembly. Dish is mounted on a sturdy steel tubing frame and weighs
300-400 lbs (est). The dish assembly originally was designed for VSAT use on oil platforms and
cost $98K. Only ten were built (mfr no longer in business). As can be seen in photo, the dish can
be moved with a pickup truck (wide load permit, needed). Availble for pick up in Nikiski in May, 2010.
This dish can be used for eme from 1.296 to perhaps 24-GHz. more photos
- $300 (buyer responsible for loading)
*NOTE: Payment required in advance in US Dollars.
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