Goofball_star_dot_etal wrote:

Hmmm...all that I have available is a 3/4 eaten can of lentel beans. I
would have to do the math, I suppose.

Go for it, forget the maths.
BTW 4 metres is a little used British only band, I have discovered.
Pity. I did find one preamp but it is not worth the expense on the off
chance it would help. http://www.microwave-modules.com/summary.html

ACK! All those prices in British Pounds. Will the conversion rate to
Euros affect my reception?