My Harris 23 GHz microwave transceiver also came from scrap. But only have the outdoor unit (ODU). Actually I need of the 23 GHz signal with 17 dBm to study RF propagation models. My question is: How to activate the RF signal from the RF unit (ODU) without using the multiplexing unit (IDU)? Thank you.
these are quite a complex system. Figuring out how to drive the PLL and VCO as a separate section is not something I have got around to trying
you will also see from that first circuit I provided that there are a number of multiplier stages between the VCO and the final output amplifier
All I can do is wish you good luck in your experiments
My best suggestion would be to search around for 23GHz Gunn Osc units as there are in the
Microwave Radio Corp gear that was shown in the other diagrams
I had put those into use building both FM voice and FM TV transmitter and receivers
They are very easy to get running.
Dave