Under Construction
See VHF/UHF Station Status
Description of Home Station:
The VHF and UHF station consists of the main radio which is a FT-847 with HF
6m-2m-70cm all-mode capabilities. 2m and 70cm output is 50 watts. On 2m an
RFC 2-317 linear amplifier provides 170 watts.
222-MHz will be provided by a W1GHZ transverter and a 25 watts TE 2003S linear (modified
by DEMI for 222-MHz), or a Securitor 150 watt amplifier.
A GE-Ericcson TMX-915 modified by KL7FZ for use at 927.5 MHz FM with 10 watts
output or approx. 100w with a surplus Motorola amplifier.
Photos:
- The 2m/70cm ARX-270 Base Whip mounted to the East end of the garage.
- Backyard view of house with 30-foot tower holding two 222 yagis, one 432 yagi with 6m
yagi below (EME Tower visible thru trees beyond house).
Click to see larger image.
The Alaska VHF-Up Group was established in spring of 2005 to foster activity on the
VHF-UHF-Microwave frequencies.
Please check back for updates!
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