I have doubts that standard magnetron (with fixed magnetic field) can
be "detuned" so easily. It can be forced to transmit on a large
bandwith around the fixed central frequency, we have a patent about
this. Usually this frequency is 2.450Ghz +/-50Mhz (comercial
magnetrons, 800-1200W, microwave oven) but with some tricks can go to
+/-100Mhz. Of course if you think to odd harmonics, then maybe... :)
I think this list is definitely a wrong one for posting such
questions. You have to try on google sci lists or to some ham radio
(including tubes) fans.

greetings,
Vasile

On 11/3/08, Rich <rgrazia1@rochester.rr.com> wrote:
> Has any one taken the magnetron out of a microwave oven and detuned it to a longer or shorter wavelength?
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