The Ridgeway Roundtable is back! For the second year, this gathering of radio amateurs will be held for those interested in the microwave bands from 23 cm to 241 GHz and above.
We will be continuing with the format of fewer talks and focussing on 'show and tell' of equipment and operating modes, together with an opportunity to purchase a few goodies from a small selection of sellers. Please feel free to bring sale items along, there will be no charge for table space which will be available on first-come-first-served basis.
Last year there was an emphasis on 24 GHz and 2025 saw a huge increase in activity in several areas of the country. This year we will be encouraging an increase in 122 GHz activity. There will be a chance for all to exchange ideas, gain knowledge and examine some typical equipment setups. We will again be providing test facilities including:
- Noise figure 1.3 to 76 GHz
- Spectrum analysis to 50 GHz
- Swept response to 26 GHz
- RF power to 47 GHz
- Across-the-room signals on 122 GHz!
2025 produced a great turnout, with over 80 people attending and we're hoping for similar on Saturday 24th January 2026.
All microwave and mmW enthusiasts are invited to attend and please feel free to bring your own kit to 'show and tell' or items to trade and sell.
Here's a picture of last year's gathering:
Programme
- 10am: Doors open
- 10am to 11am: 'Show and Tell', test equipment and trading
- 11am to 11.30am: Welcome and update on 23cm IARU band plan by Barry, G4SJH (RSGB Microwave Manager)
- 11.30am to 12.30pm: mmW operating by Roger, G8CUB (Scatterpoint Editor)
- 12.30pm: Lunch break and time for a chat
- 12.30pm to 3pm: 'Show and Tell', test equipment and trading continues
- 3pm: Close