HiFer HI Heard with good signals--1 April, 2010(really)
HiFer HI heard this afternoon, 1 April, 2010, around 2245-2330 UT, on about 13558 KHz. Signals were 449 when peaking, well above the local S2 noise. EdWSlidell, LA EM50bk
The LOWDOWN - April 2010 edition
Posted by Andy - XR on April 02, 2010 at 17:54:22.
Made it home from work to find the April edition had come in the mail. I have been getting the monthly publication for 2 years now, and this is maybe the best issue I have received. It is full of interesting reading. Good job Gentlemen, your time and efforts are not unappreciated by myself.
Andy - Beacon " XR "
HiFer Beacons K6FRC and EH--3 April, 2010
Posted by EdWSlidell,LA on April 03, 2010 at 07:11:38.
Hearing beacon K6FRC very well this morning, 1340-1410 UT, on 13565 KHz. At max. it was a solid 449, with only slow fading this time. This made it possible to copy the whole ID many times before fades, and not just bits and pieces as before. Only problem was RFID pulse noise from time to time, many times stronger. Heard around same time was EH on 13557 KHz, but weaker 2/3-2/3-9. SWBC splatter from 13570 KHz not present today. EdWSlidell,LA EM50bk
HI HiFer heard
Posted by Rob Steiger on April 03, 2010 at 10:54:40.
HI heard 12:50 CDT Paxton, Il. RST 339 and climbing with QSB
EH HiFer heard
Posted by Rob Steiger on April 03, 2010 at 10:56:15.
EH HiFer heard 12:50 CDT Paxton,Il. 349 Steady
new HiFER beacon
Posted by Domenic on April 03, 2010 at 15:33:05.
Hello All,
I wanted to let LWCA and every one else know about my new beacon. The station is located in Madison Wisconsin EN53. The rig I made using a Epson oscillator and has been on now for about 24 hours. The frequency is 13563.88 and is using a attic dipole. The call is GNK and is running at 10 wpm CW with a clean sound. I am not sure if there is a way to shift freq of the oscillator after programming, but I was shooting for 564.0. Looking forward to the first report.
Thank you and 73, LowFER Updates - 3 April 2010
Domenic KC9GNK
Posted by John Davis on April 03, 2010 at 18:23:00.
Forwarded information from Mitch Powell:
Found M P off the air - and now have found a dead switching transistor in the keyer - so new one in and firing up again. However - for some strange reason I just can't seem to set it right on normal frequency of 185301.1 - so for now it's 185301.0 - and think it may settle in over the next few hours.
Kinda cool in the room - so maybe that's the problem... Winds outside hitting 40+ miles per hour so antenna current variable.
Beacon update
And, this from Laurence Howell:
"XDW" Bartlesville OK back on 185.298/298.5 FSK90 or so.
Laurence KL 1 X/5 EM26AR
Posted by Andy - Beacon XR on April 03, 2010 at 23:01:14.
Hello all: The QRSS beacon remains off the air, as I continue to get the HF to LF transverter project running. I am having problems getting the transverter to drive the Class " D " switching type PA amplifier into making RF. This is my first attempt to build such a circuit, so I am in a learning curve as I go along. I will post more on the project as I make progress with it. 73 to all for now ::: Andy - Beacon " XR " Friendsville, TN. ( EM75xr )
Re: LowFER Updates - 3 April 2010
Posted by John Davis on April 03, 2010 at 23:33:14.
In reply to LowFER Updates - 3 April 2010 posted by John Davis on April 03, 2010
Followup from MP: now 185301.14 and steady.
Re: new HiFER beacon
Posted by EdWSlidell,LA on April 04, 2010 at 09:11:00.
In reply to new HiFER beacon posted by Domenic on April 03, 2010
Hi Domenic, and thanks for the note on your beacon. About how high is the attic dipole above the ground, and how is it oriented--East West? Trying to figure if I have a chance to catch it down in EM50bk. Didn't notice it yesterday, and today SWBC splatter is pretty severe on the 13564 freq. Ed
Re: new HiFER beacon
Posted by Domenic on April 04, 2010 at 10:22:28.
In reply to Re: new HiFER beacon posted by EdWSlidell,LA on April 04, 2010
Hi Ed, The dipole is mounted from NW to SE and is Straight. Would of liked to make it more omni but not much room to do so with the other antennas. The dipole is about 25-26 ft. above ground. Thanks, Domenic
Re: new HiFER beacon
Posted by Domenic on April 04, 2010 at 16:19:52.
In reply to Re: new HiFER beacon posted by Domenic on April 04, 2010
I would like to correct the frequency listed for my HiFER beacon. after using two freq counters I found out my IC756P is off some. The frequency should be listed as 13.56392 (better). If anyone wants to see the big rig(hi) you can go to http://www.freewebs.com/kc9gnkbeacon/gnkmedferbeacon.htm Thanks and 73, Domenic
Re: new HiFER beacon
Posted by EdWSlidell,LA on April 05, 2010 at 06:15:58.
In reply to Re: new HiFER beacon posted by Domenic on April 04, 2010
Hi Dominic, and thanks for the station info. I think that I am off the end of your dipole, and this may make it difficult for me to hear you. How are you powering the 'big rig'? Were you able to work it off 220VAC, or did you have to go to 4160 V 3 phase? I will keep trying to catch it. I did manage to hear SZX from upt there, with good signals, but not recently. Re: new HiFER beacon
Ed
Posted by Domenic on April 05, 2010 at 18:40:28.
In reply to Re: new HiFER beacon posted by EdWSlidell,LA on April 05, 2010
Hi Ed, I am able to run off single phase for the rig but need 3 phase for the cooling fan. With all the other antennas and houses near by, I don't think my dipole has that perfect pattern as you would see in the clear. So I am thinking you still have a good chance to hear it. I also got the rig correctly on 13.5640 now after making some switching changes with a PNP transistor. 73 and thank you for keeping a ear out for my beacon, Domenic GNK (KC9GNK)
new one heard on 390
Posted by Robbie Spain on April 07, 2010 at 12:56:22.
Hey All, was just wondering where the beacon "jna" is that I`ve heard on 390khz from here in south wyo. I have heard a few beacons down on the basement band so far. Most have been in wyo. but I did get on from OK once. Thanks and good dx to all de kd7cjo
Re: new one heard on 390
Posted by Barry on April 08, 2010 at 01:33:39.
In reply to new one heard on 390 posted by Robbie Spain on April 07, 2010
Could it be PNA on 392 kHz at Pinedale, WY?
-Barry
RCA VLF Receiver CRM-5A
Posted by Paul Nell on April 10, 2010 at 05:08:54.
Recently aquired an RCA VLF regenerative receiver. However, the receiver is not funtional. Wondering if anyone might have a schematic. This is the transistorized model. Looks like an intereting receiver. Grundig G3 and The Longwave Band
Thank you,
Paul
Posted by Adam Ebel on April 10, 2010 at 22:50:19.
Hello,
I have something to ask, is the G3 a good radio for long wave DXing? I was thinking about getting one to replace my G5 cause the longwave band on the G5 is kinda poor performing. Please let me know thanks. Re: new HiFER beacon moving the epson chip
Posted by Paul Daulton on April 12, 2010 at 18:54:01.
In reply to new HiFER beacon posted by Domenic on April 03, 2010
Congratulations on getting the beacon on the air.
You asked about shifting the frequency of the chip, I
added a 1k ohm pot in the ground lead of my backup lofwer
transmitter for WMS beacon. I used a Radio Shack 15 turn micropot. This goes from pin 8 of the epson chip to ground.
I can vary the freq of my beacon about +3 hz( remember I am dividing by 10 so this is 30 hz at the fundamental. The chip stops oscillating at about 470 ohms or about 7 turns which give plenty of reduction. Mike WE0H suggested this.
If you try this let me and the others know how it works. Re: new HiFER beacon moving the epson chip
Paul k5wms beacon wms 185301.8khz qrss30slow 24/7
Posted by Domenic on April 13, 2010 at 20:01:34.
In reply to Re: new HiFER beacon moving the epson chip posted by Paul Daulton on April 12, 2010
Hello Paul, Thank you for the good words on the station. My problem was with pin 4 (or neg) This also changed the frequency output of the oscillator, lower freq with more resistance. It makes sense that pin 8 would do the same as we are changing the voltage to the IC. I was not sure if it was the overall voltage or just pin 4. This is my first time working with a IC Oscillator, always using crystals in the past projects. After using a PNP transistor and switching the IC correctly with pin one, I am happy to see 13.564 on the counter now. Thank you very much for the info as this will help with any future tuning of the output. Now if I could get a report from ANYONE.... :)
73, Domenic GNK KC9GNK EN53 Re: new HiFER beacon moving the epson chip
Posted by John Davis on April 14, 2010 at 00:17:17.
In reply to Re: new HiFER beacon moving the epson chip posted by Domenic on April 13, 2010
Now that we have a definite frequency and can put you in the beacon list, that should help with reports.
However, you still have at least two very big strikes against you: the sideband splatter on that frequency, and your use of conventional speed Morse. You might get away with normal speed CW on a quieter frequency (at least on a regional basis); or you might be copiable through the splatter using QRSS1 or QRSS3 (longer dot lengths are not helpful at 22 meters).
A horizontal dipole puts you at a disadvantage, too. If it's up in the clear enough to have significant nulls off the ends, you eliminate up to half the potential listeners. If it isn't that directional, then it's also not as efficient, which may be impairing DX. Just some things to keep in mind for future development.
John Re: new HiFER beacon moving the epson chip
Posted by Paul daulton on April 14, 2010 at 17:07:29.
In reply to Re: new HiFER beacon moving the epson chip posted by John Davis on April 14, 2010
Dominic
My apologies I was looking at my spare beacon board upsidedown. The pot goes between pin 4 and ground. Actually a pot between pin 8 and b+ would probably work as well. Sorry about the confusion
73 Paul
Re: new HiFER beacon moving the epson chip
Posted by Domenic on April 14, 2010 at 17:32:48.
In reply to Re: new HiFER beacon moving the epson chip posted by John Davis on April 14, 2010
Hi John, Thank you for the advice. I understand my HiFER station or it's location on the band is not perfect and I have no plans to print QSL cards by the thousands (but I do have some ready to go). I have been a Ham for many years with a short break that got me this call (was KA9QFK). Radio propagation is very interesting to me and I know when the time is right, my QRPPP beacon will get some reports. If I had to do over I would not change anything. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the advice.
73, Domenic GNK
Re: new HiFER beacon moving the epson chip
Posted by Domenic on April 14, 2010 at 17:50:15.
In reply to Re: new HiFER beacon moving the epson chip posted by Paul daulton on April 14, 2010
No problem Paul, I have this in my notes and this may help others (also) with HiFER stations using the Epson oscillator. This IC will handle +/- 0.5 volts as you probably know and should be a good amount of frequency adjustment. Thanks
73 Domenic
Re: Grundig G3 and The Longwave Band
Posted by Gnix on April 14, 2010 at 23:37:29.
In reply to Grundig G3 and The Longwave Band posted by Adam Ebel on April 10, 2010
I was curious myself and checked the amazon.com reviews on the G3. LW DX is disappointing from what I gather.
I got a Tecsun PL310 in the mail today. It's a very promising all band "ultralight" and does well on LW. The one thing I already like is there are no, none AM BCB images on the LW band and I can hear MOG 404, a beacon in Modoc, California on it.
Here's a link to the reviews.
http://www.dxer.ca/file-area/cat_view/87-ultra-light-radio-files-area/94-ultralight-radios
K6FRC HiFER
Posted by Jeff K8NDB on April 16, 2010 at 20:20:05.
Copying K6FRC HiFer in Yuma, AZ, RST 419, no other HiFers copied.
Jeff K8NDB
Re: Grundig G3 and The Longwave Band
Posted by Gregg on April 17, 2010 at 04:41:08.
In reply to Grundig G3 and The Longwave Band posted by Adam Ebel on April 10, 2010
Actually, the G5 is a good LW preformer with an external loop :-)
Cheers!
Copying K6FRC HiFer Again
Posted by Jeff K8NDB on April 17, 2010 at 09:33:36.
Copying K6FRC HiFer again today, RST 429, no other HiFers copied.
Jeff K8NDB
SZX HiFer copied
Posted by Paul on April 17, 2010 at 18:37:14.
Was camping today near Mt. Zion. Brought the Grundig YB400 along as usual. Scanned the Hifer bands, and got a copy on my own HiFer each time. On the last scan, around 1:30 PM PDT, copied SZX. RST was about 419 with some QSB. Nice way to wrap up the camping trip!
Beacon " XR " running WSPR tests on 1750 meters
Posted by Andy - XR on April 26, 2010 at 07:51:22.
Hi all:
My second attempt at WSPR on 1750 meters was a little better than
the first one. Armed with more knowledge on the PA I was using,
I crudely threw a circuit together on the breadboard and managed
a steady 1/2 watt output into the antenna. I use this figure
based on 135 MilliAmps of RF Current, and approximately 30 Ohms
of antenna Impedance. My QRSS beacon which I know to be working at
peak performance runs 185 MilliAmps of RF Current. The transverter
is running in Linear mode so probably won't get up to that mark
and stay at 1 watt DC Input power.
The WSPR beacon ran all night with no problems, ( at least it was
still transmitting when I got out of bed ). Laurence - KL1X in OK.
looked for the signal, and told me that he saw what appeared to be
a timed transmission around 185.500 KHz. That is " about " where
the transmission will be. The 10 meter mobile rig drifts around
+/- 2 cycles so it could be on 185.498, or 185.502, while shooting
for 185.000 KHz. Unless something changes; I plan to have the
beacon running at night, either breadboarded, or with the PA mounted
on the transverter board as I can work out the bugs along the way.
According to the WX guess'ers, the next few nights should be storm
free ( maybe ), but that dosen't mean that propagation will be good.
I will certainly appreciate anyones time and effort to try to decode,
or " SEE " on a waterfall display, the WSPR signal.
Basic info: set receiver to 184.000 KHz on Upper Sideband. The signal
on the WSPR waterfall will be very close to the middle of the window.
A very good sign that you are actually seeing my signal will be the
" slight " up and down drift of the signal on the waterfall display.
73 to everyone :::
" XR " WSPR beacon now operational
Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN. USA
Posted by Andy - XR on April 26, 2010 at 17:49:13.
As of 00:30 UTC on 4/27/2010, the WSPR beacon at " XR " is now operating. The power input is at 1 watt, and generating 100 MilliAmps of RF current into the antenna. The beacon will be on during the evenings until about 7am Eastern time. OFF during storms, and daytime while I'm at work. I do still have much work to be done on the setup, but it is operating now. Using WSPR software, set your receive frequency to 184.000 KHz in Upper Sideband mode. Propagation permitting; I look forward to your decodes of WSPR beacon " XR4TN " from Friendsville, TN. Grid locater - EM75xr ... 73 all ::: Andy - XR
Re: SZX HiFer copied
Posted by Mark on April 27, 2010 at 17:50:33.
In reply to SZX HiFer copied posted by Paul on April 17, 2010
Yes it was Paul. Very cool that you copied it with a Grundig portable. First confirmation in a while and was wondering if it was still radiating.
Re: SZX HiFer copied
Posted by Paul on April 29, 2010 at 09:36:01.
In reply to Re: SZX HiFer copied posted by Mark on April 27, 2010
If it was copied with RST 419 on the portable, I'll bet it would have been 559 with a base setup! Nice job, OM.
WSPR beacon at " XR " off the air
Posted by Andy - XR on April 30, 2010 at 07:42:47.
Hello all: After 3 solid days of WSPRing; I took the beacon off the air. WSPR is a great piece of software, and for its intended purpose, performs well. That being said; WSPR wasn't intended to be used at LF, with the accompanying interference levels associated with operation there. The noise levels, and band conditions on 1750 meters at this time of the year are too difficult for the WSPR mode to overcome, when operating under Part-15 specifications. It is usable as has been shown on 600 meters, but as with 600 meters; much more radiated power, and more efficient antennas will be needed at 1750 meters for the mode to be usable at any time other than the coldest, and quietest of Winter time months. Part-5 stations licensed for 1750 meters can probably make use of the WSPR mode. **** One positive side to the WSPR testing has shown that the simple Transverter I constructed performs well at LF. 73 to all:: Andy - XR
Re: WSPR beacon at " XR " off the air
Posted by Paul on April 30, 2010 at 07:59:34.
In reply to WSPR beacon at " XR " off the air posted by Andy - XR on April 30, 2010
Well done, Andy.
73, Paul
Switching Power Supplies
Posted by Steve on April 30, 2010 at 14:31:14.
Is anyone using a switching power supply when trying to listen to VLF? I am wondering if any of them are acceptable.
73 Re: Switching Power Supplies
Steve KD2OM/NNN0HSB
Posted by Paul on April 30, 2010 at 21:28:43.
In reply to Switching Power Supplies posted by Steve on April 30, 2010
I run from battery power when listening to VLF. Never found a switching supply that I couldn't hear, OM.
Re: Switching Power Supplies
Posted by Steve on May 01, 2010 at 03:46:35.
In reply to Re: Switching Power Supplies posted by Paul on April 30, 2010
I have found the same so far. I wonder about the power supplies available from the manufacturers like Ten-Tec, Icom and the like?
Steve
Re: Switching Power Supplies
Posted by Gregg on May 02, 2010 at 00:05:49.
In reply to Re: Switching Power Supplies posted by Steve on May 01, 2010
Ham SMPS manufacturers aren't the least concerned with VLF noise, other than to pass CE regulations.
Best bet is a marine or aeronautical unit, as they strive to NOT wipe out the NDB bands.
Cheers!
WMS back on the air
Posted by Paul Daulton on May 05, 2010 at 21:13:00.
Bacon WMS is back on with full power. This beacon is visible in daylight hours on the online viewer operated by W5JGV. Google W5JGV grabber and it should take you there.
Webmaster please note freq of WMS is 185301.8 hz. Plase update my listing on operators page.
Thanks
Paul k5wms
WSPR Beacon - XR4TN
Posted by Andy - XR on May 06, 2010 at 06:59:05.
I was all but ready to toss the hombrewed Transverter into the parts box, and chalk it up to " didn't work " try... However, after finding some mistakes in the design of the circuit, as well as Un-Knowingly overdriving the Transverter input stage; I gave it another run overnight ( 5/6/2010 ) and was pleasantly surprised with the results. Nope, no decodes, but the frequency stability increased remarkably. Drift settled within 15 minutes, as opposed to over an hour before. And when settled, it stayed within a 3 HZ window. That's still too much drift for the " Slow Modes " but can be remedied, so hope revives once again. 73 to all: Andy - lowFER WSPR Beacon " XR4TN " , Friendsville, TN.
VLF-transmitter Norway - exact TX site?
Posted by Carnun on May 07, 2010 at 06:54:26.
Where is the exact TX-site of the VLF-transmitter in Norway, which works on 16.4 kHz? It is often referred as Helgeland and different TX sites are mentioned in the internet, one is Aldra, but also Oppsal at 66° 58" 28 N 13° 55" 59 E. Which site is correct? Are multiple sites in use?
Re: Switching Power Supplies
Posted by Todd WD4NGG on May 07, 2010 at 18:03:25.
In reply to Switching Power Supplies posted by Steve on April 30, 2010
Even a Linear Power Supply can introduce noise into VLF listening just by being connected to the house AC power. For really quiet VLF listening it is always best to divorce yourself from the AC power lines. Best to have a receiver or receiver/VLF converter combination that you can run from batteries. The Icom R75 / AMRAD clone converter / Ratzlaff Active Whip combination works the best for me down to 10KHz and everything can be run off a 12V Gel Cell battery.
Test Post - EAR Status
Posted by J.B. Weazle McCreath on May 07, 2010 at 18:26:32.
Hello Lowfers,
I hadn't posted a message to the board in ages, so I thought I'd best do and also an update on beacon EAR activity. I plan to leave it on throughout the summer for those who may wish to use it as a baseline for propagation. There may be short periods that it will be down to allow me to have a listen myself.
73, J.B., VE3EAR
Beacon - XR summertime operating
Posted by Andy - Beacon - XR on May 11, 2010 at 12:06:03.
Hi all: During the months ahead, I will be running the QRSS beacon in the wateringhole. Frequency is 185,298.75 KHz , running QRSS-60. The beacon will run 24/7 unless I'm testing a piece of gear, doing antenna work, or HF operating, and of course, definitely off during local T-storms. 73; and good monitoring to all; Andy - Beacon - XR, Friendsville, TN. EM75xr
NHVT Heard on 13559 KHz
Posted by EdWSlidell,LA on May 17, 2010 at 06:08:22.
The NHVT beacon has been heard for a couple of days, coming in on 13559 KHz, both in the mornings and afternoons CDT. Signals in the 339 range, with some QSB present. It is competing with the ever present signal on 13560, which seems stronger than usual. No other beacon signals heard. ED EM50bk
Hifers NC + WV
Posted by John Andrews, W1TAG on May 23, 2010 at 08:18:02.
Having good copy of Hifer NC on 13555.52 kHz this weekend, using an Argo 3 second screen. Heard WV on Saturday afternoon, but was unable to chase down the frequency due to fading. Both receptions were made in Raymond, ME.
John, W1TAG Hifer RY back on air
Posted by John Andrews, W1TAG on May 23, 2010 at 12:10:42.
Hifer RY on 13,555.39 kHz is back on the air from Raymond, Maine, FN43sv, with a temporary antenna. Format is DFCW3, "dashes" 5 Hz higher than dots, and readable on an Argo or similar QRSS3 screen. Looks like _-_ -_-- .
Reports are welcome. Will put up a better antenna shortly.
John, W1TAG
GNK Beacon on 13564KHz Heard
Posted by EdWSlidell, LA on May 24, 2010 at 09:20:57.
Hearing the 13564 KHz GNK beacon this morning, 24 May, 2010, from about 1600 UT on. Good signals, in the 459 range, with some deep QSB, and splatter from the SWBC on 13570. Listened for, but never heard before--new antenna?
Re: GNK Beacon on 13564KHz Heard
Posted by Domenic on May 24, 2010 at 16:08:04.
In reply to GNK Beacon on 13564KHz Heard posted by EdWSlidell, LA on May 24, 2010
Hello Ed, Thank you very much for the report. This made my day(and the day needed something to go correct). I did change the antenna from a dipole to a Inverted-V and moved it up a small amount in the center. The change was made this last weekend so I am getting more of a vertical/omni signal now and this may of helped. I have been thinking about doing this after John told me "A horizontal dipole puts you at a disadvantage"(But I can be stubborn at times). Please send me the QSL info or a call and I will send out the first QSL card. WV Heard on 13556 KHz late afternoon 24 May
Thanks again.
Domenic GNK
(KC9GNK)
Posted by EdWSlidell,LA on May 24, 2010 at 20:53:52.
Another beacon heard with good signals today, 24 May, starting around 2300 UT. WV on 13556 KHz, with signals in the 459 range at peaks, some deep QSB at first. After a while, signals a little weaker, but no deeps fades. All total in for about 2-3 hours before fading out in evening. Bits of NHVT heard earlier on 13559, but never well enough for a complete callsign to be copied. Ed EM50bk
Re: VLF-transmitter Norway - exact TX site?
Posted by Komsomolsk na Amur on May 26, 2010 at 05:25:49.
In reply to VLF-transmitter Norway - exact TX site? posted by Carnun on May 07, 2010
66° 58" 28 N 13° 55" 59 is close but not spot on, center of the antenna span is located at 66.977879N 13.181171, SE of Novik Bay.
New Beacon
Posted by Conrad Warren on May 26, 2010 at 13:44:15.
Hi! I am placing a 1 watt beacon on or near 175 kc, with a morse code identifier that is the letter "T." It may not be on all the time, but, will be on most of the time. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who hears it. Thanks! Conrad Warren W7WLM
Re: New Beacon
Posted by Webmaster on May 26, 2010 at 16:37:29.
In reply to New Beacon posted by Conrad Warren on May 26, 2010
Conrad, please post again when you get your frequency established a bit more firmly. Also, please advise whether your contact information on Buckmaster or QRZ.com is accurate, so we can get you in the beacon lists.
Thanks. BY Beacon on 13555.6 KHz
Posted by EdWSlidell,LA on May 28, 2010 at 22:06:03.
Hearing a beacon on 13555.6 KHz. First noted around 0440 UT, 29 May, 2010, and still on as this is posted. Quite strong, easily 569, with a continuous message of three second dash, 69(x 4), BY BEACON, 69 BY BEACON, then off for several seconds, after which the long dash restarts the sequence. Some background noise from local thunderstorms, but never masking the strong signal--S2 on the R-5000/21 ft pipe vertical. Possibly a local, as no other signals but the everpresent one on 13560 KHz was heard, and very little QSB. Ed EM50bk
Re: BY Beacon on 13555.6 KHz
Posted by EdWSlidell,LA on May 29, 2010 at 05:23:27.
In reply to BY Beacon on 13555.6 KHz posted by EdWSlidell,LA on May 28, 2010
After posting above, checked the New York aviation weather station on 13270 KHz, and it was still clearly heard around 0545 UT (0035 CDT), with little or no QSB. Gander alternating on same freq. was not. Neither were the Pacific stations on 13282. Perhaps this was not a local, but unusual nightime propagation. It isn't on 13555.6 this morning(1215 UT/29 May), and nothing else is being heard but the NY WX station on 13270. Could this have been a BY/ China beacon--are there such things? Ed EM50bk
GNK Copied in Maine
Posted by John Andrews, W1TAG on May 29, 2010 at 13:49:46.
Getting some weak copy of GNK on 13563.99 kHz this afternoon at 2045Z in Raymond, ME (FN43sv). Perfectly readable on peaks, gone in fades.
John Andrews, W1TAG
[Hifer} RY on Better Antenna
Posted by John Andrews, W1TAG on May 31, 2010 at 11:44:22.
RY is back on the old vertical dipole next to the lake, and should have its "old" signal back. As before, frequency is 13555.390, DFCW, 3 second elements, 5Hz upshift for "dashes".
Reports are welcome.
John, W1TAG
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