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Loggings => 22 Meter Band HiFER Beacons => Topic started by: N9QIW on December 26, 2019, 2320 UTC

Title: 13.56365 Mhz Beacon QIW Up and Running
Post by: N9QIW on December 26, 2019, 2320 UTC

This beacon is up and running from my QTH in grid DM06 on approx 13.56365 Mhz.   Its running 5 WPM CW "QIW".  Let me know if you receive its signal.  The first one to have proof (screen shot of signal or audio file) will receive a nice QSL consisting of a Parker ballpoint pen. I collect pens as one of my other crazy hobbies.

Alex
N9QIW

Title: Re: 13.56365 Mhz Beacon QIW Up and Running
Post by: Matt285 on January 10, 2020, 0031 UTC

Congrats on your new beacon. I myself have this on my to do list. Would you care to mention the type of beacon your using? Thanks . Sorry if I missed it in a previous post.

Title: Re: 13.56365 Mhz Beacon QIW Up and Running
Post by: N9QIW on January 30, 2020, 0938 UTC

Sorry for the delayed response. I'm using the Black Cat Systems 22 meter beacon kit.  My antenna is a 1/2 wave dipole.

Title: Re: 13.56365 Mhz Beacon QIW Up and Running
Post by: N9QIW on February 02, 2020, 2311 UTC

As information, the QIW beacon has been moved to a slightly higher frequency of ~13.56230 mhz, subject to standard crystal variation, and the antenna location has been changed. Essentially, the transmitter has moved from a temporary location on my electronics workbench to an outside location.  The antenna is a 1/2 wave dipole.  The same competition applies:  the first person to provide proof of reception through either a screenshot or recording will receive a QSL along with a nice Parker or Cross ballpoint pen.  I collect  ballpoint and fountain pens as another hobby...much to the objection of the wife.

Title: Re: 13.56365 Mhz Beacon QIW Up and Running
Post by: JCMaxwell on February 06, 2020, 0315 UTC

Alex, check your PM.