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Loggings => 22 Meter Band HiFER Beacons => Topic started by: Finman on August 14, 2021, 1139 UTC

Title: Beacon "RF" Back On The Air 13564.4 CW
Post by: Finman on August 14, 2021, 1139 UTC
Beacon "RF" back on the air after a 2 year hiatus.  8)

13564.4 CW

EM96

Title: Re: Beacon "RF" Back On The Air 13564.4 CW
Post by: syfr on August 15, 2021, 1628 UTC
Thanks! Will give it a listen
Title: Re: Beacon "RF" Back On The Air 13564.4 CW
Post by: Prairiedog on August 31, 2021, 1648 UTC
Finman, are you running CW with a dash after some number of IDs?  I'm seeing a signal like that on a waterfall display in the mid to late morning hours, but I haven't been able to copy the ID yet.  It's around 13564.590 most of the time.

Also, can you narrow down your QTH a bit?  EM96 is kind of a big place. Even knowing which state you're in would help.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Beacon "RF" Back On The Air 13564.4 CW
Post by: Finman on August 31, 2021, 1725 UTC
Quote from: Prairiedog on August 31, 2021, 1648 UTC
Finman, are you running CW with a dash after some number of IDs?  I'm seeing a signal like that on a waterfall display in the mid to late morning hours, but I haven't been able to copy the ID yet.  It's around 13564.590 most of the time.

Also, can you narrow down your QTH a bit?  EM96 is kind of a big place. Even knowing which state you're in would help.  Thanks.

Yes, that's the format, sounds like you heard (saw) it. Maybe an indication that conditions are beginning to improve. EM96VE is the location. It would also help to know your QTH. Last report was on a north south path... just wondering if it made it a bit west this time.

Thanks for listening and please post again if you copy the ID.

Title: Re: Beacon "RF" Back On The Air 13564.4 CW
Post by: Prairiedog on September 03, 2021, 0602 UTC
Quote from: Finman on August 31, 2021, 1725 UTC
Last report was on a north south path... just wondering if it made it a bit west this time.

Well, if 833 miles counts as a bit, then yes.  :)

According to the NĜUK grid calculator, that's how far west my QTH in eastern Kansas is from you....nearly due west, in fact, less than 1° north of your latitude.

I don't get to listen but about once a week at present, but I'll keep an eye and ear out.
Title: Re: Beacon "RF" Back On The Air 13564.4 CW
Post by: Finman on September 07, 2021, 1842 UTC
Thanks Prairiedog. That's good news! I appreciate the report. An updated transmitter and antenna are in the works...  :D :D

Quote from: Prairiedog on September 03, 2021, 0602 UTC
Quote from: Finman on August 31, 2021, 1725 UTC
Last report was on a north south path... just wondering if it made it a bit west this time.

Well, if 833 miles counts as a bit, then yes.  :)

According to the NĜUK grid calculator, that's how far west my QTH in eastern Kansas is from you....nearly due west, in fact, less than 1° north of your latitude.

I don't get to listen but about once a week at present, but I'll keep an eye and ear out.