WR-137 Waveguide and Masers
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WR-137 waveguide covers roughly 5.8–8.2 GHz, which puts you squarely in C-band.That is an excellent range for amateur radio astronomy, because it includes one of the brightest and most accessible…
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WR waveguide numbers and the frequency and wavelengths they cover for amateur adio astronomy projects
Here’s a practical WR waveguide reference table showing common WR numbers, their frequency range, and corresponding free-space wavelengths, and including a selection of sizes useful for radio astronomy and microwave…
Detecting masers associated an amateur radio astronomer
Amateur radio astronomers can indeed detect natural astrophysical masers, though the practical options are limited by sensitivity, equipment, and local regulations. Here’s a breakdown: 1. Hydrogen (H I) Masers 2. Hydroxyl…
Round cantenna and square pyramidal horn calculators available online
Links to two useful calculators below (I have nothing to do with these websites): https://3g-aerial.biz/en/online-calculations/antenna-calculations/cantenna-online-calculator https://www.everythingrf.com/rf-calculators/pyramidal-horn-antenna-gain-calculator
Can I use a square coaxial to waveguide adapter to act as waveguide on my 1.5m dish for hydrogen line?
Short answer: Yes — but with caveats. A square/coax-to-waveguide adapter can act as a waveguide feed/aperture for a 1.5 m dish at the hydrogen line, provided its internal dimensions support…
When I search for WR650 waveguides, I get results for 12-26GHz rather than correct wavelengths that cover 1.4GHz. Why is that?
It happens because “WR-650” means two completely different things depending on context, and most search engines don’t know which one you want. 1. The actual WR-650 (large waveguide) is for…
WR650 Waveguide for hydrogen line radio astronomy
If you want a rectangular waveguide that works well around 1.4 GHz, a common standard choice is WR650. ✅ Why WR650 at ~1.4 GHz ⚠️ What you lose by going too small…
Block diagram, parts list and checklist for using coaxial cable to waveguide adapter for hydrogen line radio astronomy
Here’s a ready-to-use block diagram plus a practical minimal parts list and quick build/test checklist so you can turn your WR-650 waveguide-to-coax adapter into a full waveguide feed for 1420…