Things I need to purchase:
- 2.4GHz Downconverter ($105)
- UT-10 1.2GHz Module for TS-790A ($450)
- 432MHz Yagi ($357)
- 432MHz Preamp (MSP432VDG-160) ($240)
- Yaesu G-400X rotator pole mount ($40)
- 2.4GHz Patch Feed
- LMR400 feedline (amount?) ($.92/ft or $.81/ft >= 100')
- Mast pipe for mounting the antennas.
- Rotator control cable (10 wire)
- U-bolts for elevation rotator
- Super Powergate 40S ($120)
- RigRunner 4008 ($85)
- AGM Batteries
- LVB Tracker
- Diamond SX-1000
Things I need to do:
- Complete the construction of the 2.4GHz parabolic antenna.
- Mount the rotators and mast pipes.
- Mount antennas to mast pipes.
- Replace coax.
- Setup better power distribution using the RigRunner 4008 and battery backup using the Super Powergate 40S and AGM batteries.
- GROUND EVERYTHING!
- Have fun.