47 GHZ

The 47 GHz Primary amateur band is surprisingly accessible courtesy of the availability of synthesisers and multipliers for simple transverters. Good distances are possible from hilltop locations (the UK record is >200km). Indeed, the technology is sufficiently mature that 47GHz can also be used as a talkback frequency for 76 and 134 GHz trials/contacts.

In the UK an annual 47GHz trophy is available, awarded by UKuG.

Equipment Award

47GHz Transverter by Roger Ray G8CUB


UKuG 47 GHz Trophy


Chris G0FDZ 47GHz transceiver
Dual band 47/76 GHz transceiver


RSGB 47 GHz Background

  • RSGB: 47 GHz Brief

    YouTube 47 GHz QSOs

    See below or click for our 47GHz Playlist


    UKuG Millimetre Wave Contest 17-Jul-2016 - at Hackpen Hill IO91CL12


    47GHz Crossband with 145 MHz Winchester Dec-2012


    Roger G8GUB, 2013


    47GHz Equipment Comparisons, Oct-2012, 75km from the Bell Hill Beacon


    Chris G8BKE portable at Batcombe in Dorset - Sept-2013
    (Whilst setting a new 76GHz 102km distance record as well)
    See Record News

    Some UK 47GHz webpages

    Beacons - 47GHz Beacon map

    Click here if you do not see the menu bar on the left

    8-Jan-2021