Beacon - SNA Culprit
My own beacon !!!!! I just figured it out today. On that frequency there are a lot of " Lines " When my beacon was off, the lines were there, When it was on, I didn't really notice any severe desense, but the lines would go away. I watched the timing of my beacon in regards to the lines
showing up, did a little math, and the 30 sec, and 60 sec, spaces between the " XR " characters created a perfect carrier line blanked copy of what appeared to be: Beacon " SNA " , confirmed it by turning it off, and by running a straight carrier. Slightly embarrassed, but figured it out.
Y'all can stop lookin now !!! 73:
Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN. NEW BEACON ON 1750
LOWfer Beacon " XR " @ 184.322 KHz ( QRSS-60 )
Coordinates: N: 35* 43' 54" - W: 84* 3' 16"
http://www.myspace.com/beaconxr
Posted by rick ka2pbo on March 01, 2009 at 19:15:06.
Hi guys
I finally put my first beacon on 1750 meters.The callsign is "PBO" . Its running around 167.7 according to my freq counter. Im operating 83 mils at 12volts into a loop.Im running QRSS and hope I have it set properly. Id appreciate any comments or reports.
Thanks
Rick KA2PBO "PBO" FN21
Re: NEW BEACON ON 1750
Posted by John Davis on March 01, 2009 at 19:33:33.
In reply to NEW BEACON ON 1750 posted by rick ka2pbo on March 01, 2009
Congratulations and best wishes with the new beacon.
What speed of QRSS are you running?
With most any QRSS implementation, it would also be helpful to know the frequency as closely as possible, as the decoding window may only be a few Hertz wide, making it hard to locate a signal when its frequency is uncertain.
Re: Beacon - SNA Culprit
Posted by John Davis on March 01, 2009 at 19:35:01.
In reply to Beacon - SNA Culprit posted by ANDY - XR on March 01, 2009
I think this is the first time we've had that reported here, but congratulations on the excellent detective work, Andy.
Re: NEW BEACON ON 1750
Posted by RICK KA2PBO on March 01, 2009 at 19:40:22.
In reply to Re: NEW BEACON ON 1750 posted by John Davis on March 01, 2009
Hi John
Thanks! I havent figured out how to tell what speed Im running.The only option on the setup was dot length which is set to 1 second.As far as frequency goes, Im using a 5350 khz crystal divided by 32 which shows 167.1875 but my freq, counter is showing 167.7 . So Ill have to borrow a better counter for sure.
Thanks Re: NEW BEACON ON 1750
Rick
Posted by John Davis on March 01, 2009 at 19:45:46.
In reply to Re: NEW BEACON ON 1750 posted by RICK KA2PBO on March 01, 2009
Thanks, Rick. QRSS is rated by dot length, so a one second dot would be QRSS1. We'll list you that way for now, and as soon as you have a more precise frequency reading, let us know.
73 Re: NEW BEACON ON 1750
John
Posted by Rick KA2PBO on March 02, 2009 at 04:52:24.
In reply to Re: NEW BEACON ON 1750 posted by John Davis on March 01, 2009
Hi John,
I checked the frequency with a different counter. It shows a frequency of 167.172. Hope this is a little more accurate.
Thanks Re: NEW BEACON ON 1750
Rick
Posted by John Davis on March 02, 2009 at 16:17:43.
In reply to Re: NEW BEACON ON 1750 posted by Rick KA2PBO on March 02, 2009
OK, we'll show you that way in the listings unless or until someone comes up with another measurement. :)
Should I assume the Buckmaster and QRZ info is correct for contact information? Re: NEW BEACON ON 1750
Posted by Rick KA2PBO on March 02, 2009 at 16:38:50.
In reply to Re: NEW BEACON ON 1750 posted by John Davis on March 02, 2009
Hi John,
Thanks!
Yes I should be up to date with all my callsign info/
Re: LWBC
73 and thanks
Rick
Posted by Ray N9UZT on March 02, 2009 at 17:38:23.
In reply to Re: LWBC posted by Todd WD4NGG on February 04, 2009
BEACON Frequency Spotting
Is there any way the recordings could be posted somewhere so that we could hear them? Would be interested to know what LW reception sounds like at that distance!
Posted by ANDY - Beacon - XR on March 02, 2009 at 18:25:02.
In reply to NEW BEACON ON 1750 posted by rick ka2pbo on March 01, 2009
Hello Rick; Please accept this suggestion as a symbol of goodwill. It's simple, but should work well. Use your own receiver, with ARGO running in QRSS-60 mode. Calibrate your soundcard and ARGO to a known frequency reference. Once calibrated, find your carrier in CW mode. The reason for that, is you already know what your receiver offset is, most likely 800Hz. With Argo running, slowly move your VFO until your carrier line is close to the middle of the window. Then in ARGO's calibration offset, take your dial reading, subtract your CW offset, and enter that number into the OFFSET window. close the window, and ARGO will now be showing you a frequency scale, with a pretty close estimate of where your carrier is at. I hope this info. will be useful. 73, and good luck with the new beacon.
Andy - KU4XR - Beacon " XR " - EM75xr
Re: 1750m WMT/SJ QSO
Posted by Sal, K1RGO on March 02, 2009 at 19:01:43.
In reply to Re: 1750m WMT/SJ QSO posted by Paul Daulton on February 27, 2009
Hi Paul, Re: BEACON Frequency Spotting
Back in 1976 I had my first 1750m QSO with K2ANR in Long Island, NY, about 30 miles south of me and as activity picked up, many lowfers came and went, but I had many a QSO with best DX ,Owings ,MD ....also had 3 ways... during this period, I was inspired to develop LF equipment, including transmitters, converters, active antennas and noise nullers. As This activity wound down, I became inactive around 1986, and just last year became active.
I'm running SJ QRSS20 now 2300 to 0600 utc for now and listening for activity for QSO's. Since my QTH is very noisey I use my latest noise nuller. If it weren,t for its success, I would have given up....I'll give a listen for your beacon...
later.......... Sal, K1RGO
Posted by Rick KA2PBO on March 02, 2009 at 19:12:32.
In reply to BEACON Frequency Spotting posted by ANDY - Beacon - XR on March 02, 2009
Hi Andy,
Thanks for the input.I do have ARGO up and running. However my receiver is a Kenwood TS820 and a homebrew converter.The digital display is ng so the dial reading is lacking.The way I tune in my beacon is to zero beat it with a signal generator then read the generator on a freq counter.S o until I get a decent receiver; its anyones guess where Im transmitting.Im running a 5350 xtal divided by 32 which should be 167.1875 but my counter says 167.172 so who knows .If I cant get it done with QRSS Ill just switch over to CW . There is CW beacon software out there.
Re: BEACON Frequency Spotting
Thanks
Rick
Posted by Andy - XR on March 02, 2009 at 19:24:46.
In reply to Re: BEACON Frequency Spotting posted by Rick KA2PBO on March 02, 2009
Rick I recommend you leave the beacon in QRSS mode. It will be easier to find by simply scanning for your carrier, than trying to Hear you CW. There are many operators in the NE. that can probably pick you up well, and !!! can give you your correct frequency when they find you. We already have a ballpark starting place, and a QRSS-30 window might be wide enough to find you. Definitely Spectrum Lab users can set their frequency window much wider, and sill maintain a slow scrolling rate. Keep it running, hang in there, and I'm sure someone will find you and tell you your exact frequency. 73 for now: Andy - XR
Re: Beacon - SNA Culprit
Posted by Jim W4JBM on March 04, 2009 at 09:21:09.
In reply to Beacon - SNA Culprit posted by ANDY - XR on March 01, 2009
For the LF nondirectional beacon (NDB) hunters with narrow filters, it's not unusual for them to hear "negative keying"--basically it's the shift in the carrier frequency (when using MCW) as you key the transmitter.
One of the "old reliables" that apparently gets misreported often is CQI-274 which gets reported as IAEIN. At least SNA is a more credible call to think you might run across. :-)
73,
Jim W4JBM
Re: LWBC
Posted by Webmaster on March 04, 2009 at 20:05:31.
In reply to Re: LWBC posted by Ray N9UZT on March 02, 2009
"Is there any way the recordings could be posted somewhere so that we could hear them?"
Sure. If the person who makes the recording doesn't have Web storage space of their own, we're glad to host interesting receptions right here at the LWCA library. All they need to do is send them to me via: Looking for Beacon - PBO
mb at lwca dot org
Posted by ANDY - XR on March 05, 2009 at 16:46:29.
Rick: I used Spectrum Lab overnight ( 3/4/09 ) monitoring a 300 Hz window from 167.060 up to 167.360 KHz. I didn't see any sign of your signal in any of the captures. In what direction Is the broadside of your loop facing ?? For best result here, try to point it in a NE / SE direction. I'll give it another try and see what happens; 73 for now : Andy - XR
Re: Looking for Beacon - PBO
Posted by Rick KA2PBO on March 05, 2009 at 17:02:33.
In reply to Looking for Beacon - PBO posted by ANDY - XR on March 05, 2009
Hi Andy
My loop is pointing directcly north -south. When it gets a little warmer , Ill try and get the direction changed . I pretty much threw the antenna up just before the snow hit Sunday. I think one of the vertical legs is a little too close to the supporting tree. Maybe Im getting some absorbtion . Plus the fact that we arent really sure what frequency Im on. Im going to borrow a different frequency counter this weekend and see what I come up with.
Thanks for trying . I hope to get a decent signal out there someday.
73 RSGB negotiates extensions to 500kHz NoVs
Rick
Posted by Mike Terry on March 06, 2009 at 02:30:01.
RSGB News
Following proposals from the RSGB, Ofcom have extended existing NoVs for 501 to 504kHz until 28 February 2010. Letters are being set to all Internet Voice Garteway (NoV) holders.
The extension of the NoV also authorises an ERP of up to +10dBW
http://www.rsgb.org/news/news307.php LWCA's New Intel Rules
Posted by Peter B on March 06, 2009 at 07:21:52.
A good pro-active step by site supers regarding the posting intellectual property and staying up with the game.
This from the LWCA front page. "[S]pecifically added language denying ourselves any authority to sell or license your intellectual property to others, and waiving any right to keep you from further revising, adapting, or profiting from your work after you license it to us. We're glad to have your content...."
New Lowfer?
Posted by Sal, K1RGO on March 06, 2009 at 13:12:51.
As I was tuning through 184 to 188kHz, I came across a sweeping VFO which parked itself on 186kHz. It was there for about 20 minutes or so and as I was about to DF it, it wet off the air. Anyone know who this is? It was about 569 and very stable. Re: Looking for Beacon - PBO
Later......Sal, K1RGO
Posted by Rick KA2PBO on March 06, 2009 at 17:00:24.
In reply to Looking for Beacon - PBO posted by ANDY - XR on March 05, 2009
Hi again Andy,
Well I just checked my frequency again .I used an accurate and recently calibrated counter that I borrowed from the radio shop at work. My frequency reads : 167.1738 . Hopefull someone will hear it this weekend!
Thanks Re: Looking for Beacon - PBO
Rick "PBO"
Posted by Andy - XR on March 06, 2009 at 18:44:54.
In reply to Re: Looking for Beacon - PBO posted by Rick KA2PBO on March 06, 2009
OK Rick; that really narrows it down. Now we can look in a tighter window for you signal. I'll give it a try. We are a pretty good distance apart, but who knows ?? 73 !!
Andy - XR
Re: LWCA's New Intel Rules
Posted by Gregg on March 06, 2009 at 23:46:38.
In reply to LWCA's New Intel Rules posted by Peter B on March 06, 2009
So, this is a "two line GPL"?
Re: Looking for Beacon - PBO
Posted by Rick ka2pbo on March 07, 2009 at 07:35:25.
In reply to Looking for Beacon - PBO posted by ANDY - XR on March 05, 2009
Hi again Andy,
Im now running QRSS 30 .I think that will be easier to copy. So we now know my exact frequency( 167.1738) and QRSS30 ; lets see what happens!
Thanks again Re: Looking for Beacon - PBO
Rick
Posted by Andy - XR on March 07, 2009 at 12:36:37.
In reply to Re: Looking for Beacon - PBO posted by Rick ka2pbo on March 07, 2009
Ok Rick: Jay got some nice captures of you, and confirmed your frequency, so I have tightened up the receive filters, and will be capturing thru the evening, and possibly overnight. Hope I can give you a positive report from TN. brice anderson, sk
73 for now; Andy - " XR " - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN.
Posted by bob hoffswell on March 09, 2009 at 15:05:43.
I'm sorry to report that Brice Anderson, WQ9PNE, BA died about a month ago and less than a month after is wife, Anna Rae, died. They were both in there 90's. Brice was once very active in ham radio as a QRP and QRPP enthusiast and in LF as beacon BA, from almost the very beginning of license-free LF operations. He was still active when he died and continued to think of new radio and antennae projects. (His most recent work was on a regenerative transceiver project.) LF was still on his mind, but his antenna was taken down when they moved from Lancaster to Mount Carmel, IL a few years ago. His old beacon rig was all set to go, with the plan to load his GAP vertical to match the TX for LF. Unfortunately, that didn't happen, but the LF set-up still exist and it may rise again, one of these days.
73 de BOB
Re: brice anderson, sk
Posted by Sal, K1RGO on March 09, 2009 at 20:26:20.
In reply to brice anderson, sk posted by bob hoffswell on March 09, 2009
Sorry to hear about Brice, I knew him from way back in the late 1970's when I first got into LF. I sold him an L-201 LF preamp, one of the first in production back in 1985. He was very active and would write in articles sometimes in the early lowdown publications.We will all miss the dude. Re: brice anderson, sk
Sal, K1RGO
Posted by Peter B on March 10, 2009 at 07:49:21.
In reply to brice anderson, sk posted by bob hoffswell on March 09, 2009
Brice Anderson hopefully will be remembered in LF lore as a low frequency pioneer of "the old school."
I recall his noble efforts erecting a LF vertical antenna, a wood A-frame being pulled up by its guys and pulleys one-man style, from a Lowdown piece about 10 years ago.
I never copied his BA over the years as others have. RIP Brice
--Peter Barick, N IL
Re: brice anderson, sk
Posted by John Hoopes on March 11, 2009 at 15:08:13.
In reply to brice anderson, sk posted by bob hoffswell on March 09, 2009
I'm sorry to hear of Brice's passing. He was a friend and a great individual. His presence will surely be missed.
73 and God speed!
John
U.S. Loran-C to shut down?
Posted by John Andrews, W1TAG on March 12, 2009 at 08:34:41.
According to an article on the ARRL site, the President's FY2010 proposed budget beacon time changes
calls for a shut-down of the U.S. Coast Guard's Loran-C operations. No details
are available other than a USCG statement that they will continue to run Loran-C
through the end of FY2009 (30 Sept.), and will be submitting their
recommendations for FY2010 in accordance with the President's wishes. The
proposed budget claims a savings of $36 million dollars in FY2010.
This would of course make the 135.7 - 137.8 kHz band much more useful on this
side of the pond, and is definitely worth watching.
John Andrews, W1TAG
Posted by Sal, K1RGO on March 12, 2009 at 15:27:26.
EH Hifer on 13.557 Mhz and Medfer EH on 511.96 khz will be standing by and I will activate them by request, 10wpm cw beacon,and I am set up to QSO on the Medfer rigjust Email me (see above). SJ on 186.85khz will be off the air QRSS20 at the end of this week, but by request Email(see above) I can activate either the 6wpm cw or the QRSS20 or QSO. I will be monitoring 1750m week days mornings for cw contacts and running my cw beacon mode SJ....and at times through out the weekend ,I may monitor as well...anyone wanting to QSO these will be the times. Re: U.S. Loran-C to shut down?
later......Sal
Posted by Sal, K1RGO on March 12, 2009 at 16:16:36.
In reply to U.S. Loran-C to shut down? posted by John Andrews, W1TAG on March 12, 2009
Wow, It looks like Loran C is not going to be the backup navigation. A few years ago,I worked with a Dr Peterson who was trying out a digital scheme on the Loran signals, I built a couple of low profile active antennas for him for that purpose. I guess the funds are cut off now, and its history. Art of NDB DXing
later....Sal
Posted by Carlyle on March 12, 2009 at 17:56:26.
Anybody know what happened to Sheldon Remington's articles?
Re: Art of NDB DXing
Posted by Webmaster on March 13, 2009 at 00:16:11.
In reply to Art of NDB DXing posted by Carlyle on March 12, 2009
Yes. They've been removed for now because they have been so blatantly PIRATED... most notably, by Elektronikschule Tettnang, a German technical institute that really should know better; and more recently, also by Pierre Thomson KA2QPG.
Shel is rather protective of his copyrights, and was not at all happy when this series appeared online in an unauthorized text-only version some years ago. I was delighted when we finally got his permission to do a proper Web version ourselves, complete with illustrations, and I made it a point to ensure that his copyright notice appeared in every chapter. In addition, OUR copyright notice for the HTML implementation was also prominently linked in the introduction to the article.
It is NOT in public domain, and has never been licensed for any use off the lwca.org server!
No one--not Elektronikschule Tettnang, nor Pierre, nor anyone else--has permission to mirror this article anywhere. This is not the only one of our documents that has been stolen in that way, but this is one that really matters because Sheldon and I both put a lot of work into this project. We did it specifically on behalf of the LWCA--not so just any common thief could come along and say "hey everybody, look what I 'found' for my site."
At any rate, sorry for the rant, but intellectual property theft is no different from a car thief justifying his actions by saying, "well, if you wanted to keep it, you shouldn't have left it outdoors where I could see it." It has consequences for the whole community.
I am working on a method to at least make it a little less convenient to pirate our content. When that is ready, we will return most of the library to view.
John Re: Art of NDB DXing
Posted by Carlyle on March 13, 2009 at 17:51:33.
In reply to Re: Art of NDB DXing posted by Webmaster on March 13, 2009
Ah yes - I am a computer systems guru of some 30+ years running - the Internet is great for sharing and pretty inept at protecting. I really don't know how to protect yourself from a determined thief except through legal means. The number one Internet adage "If you can read it you can copy it".
In the meantime, I am new to NDB DXing and am anxious to read the seminal work. I wish you luck with getting it back up. Re: U.S. Loran-C to shut down?
Posted by Frederick Raab on March 16, 2009 at 18:20:25.
In reply to U.S. Loran-C to shut down? posted by John Andrews, W1TAG on March 12, 2009
Shut-down of Loran may clear some interference out of the 137-kHz band, but navigation-wise it is a short-cited idea whose savings are negligible given today's spending spree. We depend upon GPS for not only navigation of ships, aircraft, and land vehicles, but synchronization of all sorts of things (like cell-phone base stations). A low-frequency navaid like Loran provides a nonjammable back-up to GPS.
Re: U.S. Loran-C to shut down?
Posted by Sal, K1RGO on March 16, 2009 at 18:54:48.
In reply to Re: U.S. Loran-C to shut down? posted by Frederick Raab on March 16, 2009
I agree Fred, I did some work for the coast guard a short while back also on a small double loop scheme, for high accuracy DGPS as well. I should contact Ben and see whats happening, he was the "man" keeping the Loran C alive and mentioned that it was supposed to be the back up. Admiralty List of Radio Signals (ALRS)
later.....Sal
Posted by Clive Carver on March 19, 2009 at 03:37:24.
Good Day
Just wondering whether anyone has a copy of Admiralty List of Radio Signals (ALRS)Volume 3 Radio Weather Services - dated around 1978 - 1982?
I am looking for some data for two radio stations which is contained in the Volume 3 (or III) at that time.
Between 1977 and 1997 as a Merchant Navy Radio Officer, part of my onboard duties included maintaining the ALRS books with weekly corrections. Pity I never thought of keeping the out of date versions, they being splash tested, deep sea...
Thanks
Clive New photos uploaded to MySpace - KU4XR
GW4EYO
Posted by Andy - XR on March 21, 2009 at 21:35:29.
Greetings all:
I wanted to post this on multiple lists and sites because I'm excited about whatI have accomplished. I have been helping with a TA reception experiment forthe past week, and I'm thrilled at what my setup has been able to do.I have uploaded a folder to MySpace where I have posted all
the TA receptions I have to date. Anyone interested in looking may go to the web address :
http://www.myspace.com/beaconxr ::: then go to the " PICS " section and you will find the folder named; 600 Meters UK & EU. Browse the other photos if you wish.
73 to all, and good DX-ing !!
Re: New photos uploaded to MySpace - KU4XR
Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN.
LOWfer Beacon " XR " @ 184.322 KHz ( QRSS-60 )
Coordinates: N: 35* 43' 54" - W: 84* 3' 16"
http://www.myspace.com/beaconxr
Posted by Gregg on March 21, 2009 at 22:40:45.
In reply to New photos uploaded to MySpace - KU4XR posted by Andy - XR on March 21, 2009
Great work!
Nice to see such positive results :-)
Cheers!
G0NDB in WSPR mode Tues. @ 21:00 from UK
Posted by Andy - XR on March 23, 2009 at 18:48:44.
Hi All:
On Tues beginning at 21:00 UTC, Graham - G0NDB will be transmitting
from the UK in WSPR mode for about 4 hours, Possibly ?? longer if
no XMTR problems arise. I requested a sked, and Graham is willing
to burn up the joules for the reception attempt. He will be running
around 150 watts output. The dial freq will be 502.400 KHz - USB,
using the K1JT WSPR software. Graham would appreciate any possible
reports from anyone, even partial decodes. Reports can be sent to:
g0ndb@hotmail.com ::: 73, and hope you have luck with his signal.
Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN. G0NDB WSPR reception a bust at KU4XR
LOWfer Beacon " XR " @ 184.322 KHz ( QRSS-60 )
Coordinates: N: 35* 43' 54" - W: 84* 3' 16"
http://www.myspace.com/beaconxr
Posted by Andy - XR on March 25, 2009 at 07:21:15.
In reply to G0NDB in WSPR mode Tues. @ 21:00 from UK posted by Andy - XR on March 23, 2009
Hey All:
Due to an unexpected need in the family Tues night, I was unable to monitor for Graham until after 02:00 UTC. Condx were horrible, with 500 Hz filters the lightning static from approaching storms was peaking around S-9, Plus Graham sent me an email saying his amp's VSWR circuit tripped at abt 03:00 UTC dropping him down abt 14dB.
I did notice that Dave Riley - XSH/17 managed to get him around 00:00 UTC or so with a weak but nonetheless copied signal. I suppose being farther North, and a lot closer to the Atlantic does have it's benefits for reception. Congratulations Dave on catching Graham, I'll try agn on another day !! 73 everybody:
Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN.
LOWfer Beacon " XR " @ 184.322 KHz ( QRSS-60 )
Coordinates: N: 35* 43' 54" - W: 84* 3' 16"
http://www.myspace.com/beaconxr
Re: G0NDB WSPR reception a bust at KU4XR
Posted by John Andrews, W1TAG on March 25, 2009 at 08:28:57.
In reply to G0NDB WSPR reception a bust at KU4XR posted by Andy - XR on March 25, 2009
Andy,
Dave's location right on the coast appears to be a big advantage. I am about 60 miles inland from him, and rarely copy the EU stuff that he does. Last night, I ran WSPR on 502.4 kHz from 2230 until 0200, and saw nothing.
Re: G0NDB WSPR reception a bust at KU4XR
Posted by Andy - XR on March 25, 2009 at 08:52:35.
In reply to Re: G0NDB WSPR reception a bust at KU4XR posted by John Andrews, W1TAG on March 25, 2009
Thanks John: Well I don't feel all alone now, hi-hi ! I'm about 380 miles inland with the appalachian mountain range standing up abt 5000 feet. But; I do love challenges, so; maybe another time . Hope you're doing well, 73 !!
Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN. RYCOM 6040 or 6041 Manual
LOWfer Beacon " XR " @ 184.322 KHz ( QRSS-60 )
Coordinates: N: 35* 43' 54" - W: 84* 3' 16"
http://www.myspace.com/beaconxr
Posted by Rick KA2PBO on March 26, 2009 at 17:23:24.
Does anyone have a copy of a sevice manual or schematic for the Rycom 6040 or 6041? I ordered a manual from Ridge Equipment but it ended up only being a user manual.My display and meter functions all died on mine.
LOWfer - XR is back on the air
Thanks
Rick KA2PBO
"pbo"
Posted by Andy - XR on March 29, 2009 at 17:11:14.
I tokk some time to listen for awhile, and to repair my damaged radial system.
All is OK now, and " XR " is back on. 73 to all :::
Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN. New HiFer beacon
LOWfer Beacon " XR " @ 184.322 KHz ( QRSS-60 )
Coordinates: N: 35* 43' 54" - W: 84* 3' 16"
http://www.myspace.com/beaconxr
Posted by Paul on March 30, 2009 at 23:10:48.
Heads up on a new HiFer beacon.
K6FRC is currently testing on 13.565 MHz. Will be on full time beginning April 1 (no, this is not a joke!). ID is repeating "K6FRC" in 10 WPM CW. Location is CM97 JL.
Thank you,
Paul
Re: New HiFer beacon
Posted by Jeff on March 31, 2009 at 05:26:12.
In reply to New HiFer beacon posted by Paul on March 30, 2009
Paul,
I will be monitoring 13.565 MHz for your beacon tomorrow.
Jeff K8NDB Yuma, AZ
ELF Radio Astronomy, Global Networks
Posted by Richard Collins on March 31, 2009 at 12:08:18.
Just passing by while gathering information on radio astronomy from MHz down to microhertz. I am not very familiar with radio groups; you seem like fairly friendly sorts. Is there an amateur extremely low frequency radio astronomy group? Also, have you guys started using broadband magnetometers for low frequency work? I am checking out the global networks of magnetometers to see if they could cooperate in doing magnetic radio astronomy at Hertz to picohertz frequencies. These networks are mostly collecting data historically at 1 sample per second, but over years the data can be processed to extract millihertz, microhertz (~11.6 days). The bandwidth and sensitivity of the magnetometers is improving rapidly, and the networks are extending up into the kHz range. If all the low frequency receiver data were gathered, it might make a nice global radio telescope at these low frequencies. If not for interstellar astronomy, at least terrestrial, lunar, solar and solar system sources.
K6FRC Hifer Beacon
Posted by Jeff on March 31, 2009 at 12:57:11.
Copying the K6FRC Hifer Beacon on 13.565 MHz at 1945 Hrs, RST 339 with QSB. Good going Paul!
Jeff K8NDB Yuma, AZ
WD2XES QRP WOLF 137.577
Posted by John Andrews, W1TAG on March 31, 2009 at 18:31:06.
WD2XES will be running WOLF(10) on 137.577 kHz with 5 watts transmitter output through the rest of the week. Reports are always welcome.
John Andrews, W1TAG/WD2XES Re: ELF Radio Astronomy, Global Networks
Posted by John Davis on March 31, 2009 at 23:32:52.
In reply to ELF Radio Astronomy, Global Networks posted by Richard Collins on March 31, 2009
I'm not clear on how this would exactly pertain to radio astronomy, as such. We know that solar activity affects the earth's magnetosphere in all kinds of frequency ranges, but the earth itself pretty much drowns out any ELF effects that might conceivably be originating elsewhere.
You might peruse www.vlf.it for more of what is known about this sort of research.
Re: New HiFer beacon
Posted by John Davis on March 31, 2009 at 23:38:14.
In reply to New HiFer beacon posted by Paul on March 30, 2009
Welcome, Paul. One thing you might want to consider: the FCC always says that identifiers used with Part 15 should not be ones that can be confused with a licensed station. It is conceivable that they could monitor your signal and think it was your ham station operating out of band. Most ops use only the final letters of their ham calls for their Part 15 beacons.
Is your callbook info current for contact information when we put you in the list?
John
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