The University of Tasmania (UTAS - part of AuScope) has just published a press release on the successful completion of tests of Callisto's revolutionary Cryo-LNA receiver for VLBI antenna.
The receivers which will be installed at the three AuScope telescopes are particularly important for AuScope as the technology used is designed to be highly reliable and low maintenance - an important consideration when operating telescopes in remote locations.
Australia’s contribution to the VLBI network includes three radio telescopes across the continent, at Yarragadee (WA), Katherine (NT) and Hobart (TAS). The network is operated by UTAS as part of AuScope - UTAS is the only university in the world to operate a continent-wide array of radio telescopes.
The full press release article in pdf format can be downloaded here.
Callisto can also offer an “Ultra” version of the QRFH receiver (GM cryo-cooler, NT<20K).
Please click here for Our Cryogenic LNA Frequency and NT Performance Summary Table.