Front on view of the original mount.
Slightly side view of original mount.
Initial rough cut of reflector plate. Notice we have cut "dog ears" on plate that match the locations of the "dog ears" on the original mount.
We left tabs on the plate for mounting purposes
Slight side view.
Reflector plate to the left of initial rough cut of brass plate
reflector plate, brass plate, cardboard template for reflector.
Brass plate. cardboard mockup of reflector plate.
You can see the hard copy of the web page we were working from. http://www.ultimatecharger.com/Dish_Feed_S.html
initial setup of dish, so we could get "feel" of mounting.
And another view..
We used the original mounting plate as a template.
Soldering brass nut on for adjustment screw.
After it stopped being so heavy.
We got it upside down the first time. oops.
initial holes for type N male chassis connector.
We tapped the male chassis to 6/32 and mounted it to reflector plate. Notice the blue gunk. "locktite"
6/32 screws cut flush.
And initial mockup of completed patch and downconverter to check fit.
close up view of final installation, pencil mark marks where adjustment screw is underneath.
Tasha decides to investigate
Cats are useful for inspections of any project. She approves.
And a side view of patch. Notice downconverter coax is cable tied down.
This is my lashup of a 24mhz xtal module stolen from old 486 board. It makes a great signal source on 2400mhz
The redone 2400mhz signal generator. Finally found a 78l05 stuck it into a surplus case. I couldn't get the 9v battery to fit. Oh well.