Bob and all:
A good source of info on using ku-band TVRO LNA's for ham use on 10-GHz is from several eme hams who use them. My guess the LNA's are broadbanded that requires no modification of tuned input ckts to operate at 10-GHz. Since you application may be on the original sat-TV band frequency they may perform optimally. I am not sure if they also downconvert to an IF. My experience was with C-band sat-TV which used LNB's to amplify 3400-3750 MHz and downconvert to 950-1400 MHz.
GL with exploring ham use of Echostar-9.
I have plans to build a 10-MHz eme station using my 1.8m surplus off-set feed sat-TV dish (used starting in 1996 in AK on Direct-TV).
73, Ed - KL7UW Not QRV for Leo sats
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:31:08 -0400 From: Robert Bruninga [email protected] To: AMSAT-BB [email protected] Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Echostar 9 test cards Message-ID: [email protected] Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
I actually am excited about the prospect of using LNA's from all these throw-away Dish network dishes for something. It's a great educational opportunity. I am happy to tune in anything that is interesting from a technical perspective and I really love making stuff from cast-off stuff.
Bob, WB4APR
73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com Dubus-NA Business mail: [email protected]