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Part 15 Beacons

2018-01-29T17:47:22Z

Prairiedog: Also removed duplicate entry for hifer FRC.

= Overview =

There are three bands available to hobbyists for Part 15 transmitters:
* 160 - 190 kHz
* 13.553 - 13.567 kHz (often referred to as 13560 kHz)
* 26960 - 27280 kHz

== 160-190 kHz Part 15 Beacons ==
* 167.180 LC Sacramento CA
* 180.580 6R El Dorado Hills CA
* 181.818 JH Florence SC
* 182.448 R Keeler CA
* 183.500 WD2XFJ Burbank CA
* 185.100 22A Baraga MI
* 185.185 SIW Oswego IL
* 185.290 KT Oswego KS
* 185.297 TAG Raymond ME
* 185.298 CV South Coffeyville OK
* 185.299 SIW Oswego IL
* 185.303 SJ East Haven CT
* 185.650 WE2XEB Penn Yan NY
* 186.204 MLS Massilon OH
* 187.015 J La Crescenta CA
* 187.507 WI Aiken SC
* 188.830 EAR Saltford, ON

== 13560 kHz Part 15 Beacons ==

*13554.000 AZ Oro Valley AZ
*13555.380 USC Spartanburg SC
*13555.414 TAG Holden MA
*13555.420 JIM Dallas TX
*13555.430 SIW Elgin IL
*13555.440 SIW Elgin IL
*13555.450 MP London ON
*13555.462 EH East Haven CT
*13555.465 XR Friendsville TN
*13555.472 7P Ajo AZ
*13555.484 BC Spring Creek NV
*13555.500 NC Stanfield NC
*13555.528 EDJ Monroe GA
*13555.600 MTI Stone Mountain GA
*13555.920 WV Richwood, WV
*13555.98 TSN
*13556.200 HHH CT/MA Border (testing, may not be 24/7)
*13556.600 OH Findlay OH
*13557.50 PBJ Tracey City TN
*13557.800 PLM [UNKNOWN]
*13558.2 PVC
*13558.510 AJO Ajo AZ
*13561.100 17331PA Hanover, PA
*13562.080 NDB
*13562.950 SZX Macomb IL
*13563.000 RR
*13563.55 PCO Colorado
*13564.280 T Sun City CA
*13562.80 GNK Madison WI
*13564.20 RF Grid EM96 NC
*13565.04 K6FRC Patterson CA

Pending beacons:

*''Freq TBD VVV CT/MA Border (Vertical dipole, solar powered)''
*''Freq TBD WOO Worcester, MA (Solar powered)''

== 26960-27280 kHz Part 15 Beacons ==
None reported

== 22 meter band beacon kit ==

This beacon includes a custom programmed micro controller which sends the CW ID.

Available from: [https://blackcatsystems.com/rf-products/22_meter_band_part_15_beacon_kit.html https://blackcatsystems.com/rf-products/22_meter_band_part_15_beacon_kit.html]

https://blackcatsystems.com/rf-products/pics/beacon/beacon_finished.jpg

== FCC Regulations ==

=== 160 - 190 kHz ===
15.217 Operation in the band 160-190 kHz.
(a) The total input power to the final radio frequency stage (exclusive of
filament or heater power) shall not exceed one watt.
(b) The total length of the transmission line, antenna, and ground lead
(if used) shall not exceed 15 meters.
(c) All emissions below 160 kHz or above 190 kHz shall be attenuated at
least 20 dB below the level of the unmodulated carrier. Determination
of compliance with the 20 dB attenuation specification may be based on
measurements at the intentional radiator's antenna output terminal
unless the intentional radiator uses a permanently attached antenna, in
which case compliance shall be demonstrated by measuring the radiated
emissions.

=== 13560 kHz ===
15.225 Operation within the band 13.110-14.010 MHz.
(a) The field strength of any emissions within the band 13.553-13.567
MHz shall not exceed 15,848 microvolts/meter at 30 meters.
(b) Within the bands 13.410-13.553 MHz and 13.567-13.710 MHz, the field
strength of any emissions shall not exceed 334 microvolts/meter at 30
meters.
(c) Within the bands 13.110-13.410 MHz and 13.710-14.010 MHz the field
strength of any emissions shall not exceed 106 microvolts/meter at 30
meters.
(d) The field strength of any emissions appearing outside of the
13.110-14.010 MHz band shall not exceed the general radiated emission
limits in § 15.209.
(e) The frequency tolerance of the carrier signal shall be maintained
within ±0.01% of the operating frequency over a temperature variation
of −20 degrees to +50 degrees C at normal supply voltage, and for a
variation in the primary supply voltage from 85% to 115% of the rated
supply voltage at a temperature of 20 degrees C. For battery operated
equipment, the equipment tests shall be performed using a new battery.
(f) In the case of radio frequency powered tags designed to operate
with a device authorized under this section, the tag may be approved
with the device or be considered as a separate device subject to its
own authorization. Powered tags approved with a device under a single
application shall be labeled with the same identification number as the
device.

=== 26960 - 27280 kHz ===
15.227 Operation within the band 26.96-27.28 MHz.
(a) The field strength of any emission within this band shall not
exceed 10,000 microvolts/meter at 3 meters. The emission limit in this
paragraph is based on measurement instrumentation employing an average
detector. The provisions in § 15.35 for limiting peak emissions apply.
(b) The field strength of any emissions which appear outside of this
band shall not exceed the general radiated emission limits in § 15.209.

UNDERSTANDING THE FCC REGULATIONS FOR LOW-POWER, NON-LICENSED TRANSMITTERS
http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins/oet63/oet63rev.pdf

[[Category:Beacons]]

Part 15 Beacons

2018-01-29T17:44:52Z

Prairiedog:

= Overview =

There are three bands available to hobbyists for Part 15 transmitters:
* 160 - 190 kHz
* 13.553 - 13.567 kHz (often referred to as 13560 kHz)
* 26960 - 27280 kHz

== 160-190 kHz Part 15 Beacons ==
* 167.180 LC Sacramento CA
* 180.580 6R El Dorado Hills CA
* 181.818 JH Florence SC
* 182.448 R Keeler CA
* 183.500 WD2XFJ Burbank CA
* 185.100 22A Baraga MI
* 185.185 SIW Oswego IL
* 185.290 KT Oswego KS
* 185.297 TAG Raymond ME
* 185.298 CV South Coffeyville OK
* 185.299 SIW Oswego IL
* 185.303 SJ East Haven CT
* 185.650 WE2XEB Penn Yan NY
* 186.204 MLS Massilon OH
* 187.015 J La Crescenta CA
* 187.507 WI Aiken SC
* 188.830 EAR Saltford, ON

== 13560 kHz Part 15 Beacons ==

*13554.000 AZ Oro Valley AZ
*13555.380 USC Spartanburg SC
*13555.414 TAG Holden MA
*13555.420 JIM Dallas TX
*13555.430 SIW Elgin IL
*13555.440 SIW Elgin IL
*13555.450 MP London ON
*13555.462 EH East Haven CT
*13555.465 XR Friendsville TN
*13555.472 7P Ajo AZ
*13555.484 BC Spring Creek NV
*13555.500 NC Stanfield NC
*13555.528 EDJ Monroe GA
*13555.600 MTI Stone Mountain GA
*13555.920 WV Richwood, WV
*13555.98 TSN
*13556.200 HHH CT/MA Border (testing, may not be 24/7)
*13556.600 OH Findlay OH
*13557.50 PBJ Tracey City TN
*13557.800 PLM [UNKNOWN]
*13558.2 PVC
*13558.510 AJO Ajo AZ
*13561.100 17331PA Hanover, PA
*13562.080 NDB
*13562.950 SZX Macomb IL
*13563.000 RR
*13563.55 PCO Colorado
*13564.280 T Sun City CA
*13565.050 FRC Patterson CA
*13562.80 GNK Madison WI
*13564.20 RF Grid EM96 NC
*13565.04 K6FRC

Pending beacons:

*''Freq TBD VVV CT/MA Border (Vertical dipole, solar powered)''
*''Freq TBD WOO Worcester, MA (Solar powered)''

== 26960-27280 kHz Part 15 Beacons ==
None reported

== 22 meter band beacon kit ==

This beacon includes a custom programmed micro controller which sends the CW ID.

Available from: [https://blackcatsystems.com/rf-products/22_meter_band_part_15_beacon_kit.html https://blackcatsystems.com/rf-products/22_meter_band_part_15_beacon_kit.html]

https://blackcatsystems.com/rf-products/pics/beacon/beacon_finished.jpg

== FCC Regulations ==

=== 160 - 190 kHz ===
15.217 Operation in the band 160-190 kHz.
(a) The total input power to the final radio frequency stage (exclusive of
filament or heater power) shall not exceed one watt.
(b) The total length of the transmission line, antenna, and ground lead
(if used) shall not exceed 15 meters.
(c) All emissions below 160 kHz or above 190 kHz shall be attenuated at
least 20 dB below the level of the unmodulated carrier. Determination
of compliance with the 20 dB attenuation specification may be based on
measurements at the intentional radiator's antenna output terminal
unless the intentional radiator uses a permanently attached antenna, in
which case compliance shall be demonstrated by measuring the radiated
emissions.

=== 13560 kHz ===
15.225 Operation within the band 13.110-14.010 MHz.
(a) The field strength of any emissions within the band 13.553-13.567
MHz shall not exceed 15,848 microvolts/meter at 30 meters.
(b) Within the bands 13.410-13.553 MHz and 13.567-13.710 MHz, the field
strength of any emissions shall not exceed 334 microvolts/meter at 30
meters.
(c) Within the bands 13.110-13.410 MHz and 13.710-14.010 MHz the field
strength of any emissions shall not exceed 106 microvolts/meter at 30
meters.
(d) The field strength of any emissions appearing outside of the
13.110-14.010 MHz band shall not exceed the general radiated emission
limits in § 15.209.
(e) The frequency tolerance of the carrier signal shall be maintained
within ±0.01% of the operating frequency over a temperature variation
of −20 degrees to +50 degrees C at normal supply voltage, and for a
variation in the primary supply voltage from 85% to 115% of the rated
supply voltage at a temperature of 20 degrees C. For battery operated
equipment, the equipment tests shall be performed using a new battery.
(f) In the case of radio frequency powered tags designed to operate
with a device authorized under this section, the tag may be approved
with the device or be considered as a separate device subject to its
own authorization. Powered tags approved with a device under a single
application shall be labeled with the same identification number as the
device.

=== 26960 - 27280 kHz ===
15.227 Operation within the band 26.96-27.28 MHz.
(a) The field strength of any emission within this band shall not
exceed 10,000 microvolts/meter at 3 meters. The emission limit in this
paragraph is based on measurement instrumentation employing an average
detector. The provisions in § 15.35 for limiting peak emissions apply.
(b) The field strength of any emissions which appear outside of this
band shall not exceed the general radiated emission limits in § 15.209.

UNDERSTANDING THE FCC REGULATIONS FOR LOW-POWER, NON-LICENSED TRANSMITTERS
http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins/oet63/oet63rev.pdf

[[Category:Beacons]]

Part 15 Beacons

2018-01-29T17:43:57Z

Prairiedog: Removed lowfers MBD and WG2XNI; op has moved to another city, no outside antennas at current QTH. Also corrected K6FRC freq.

= Overview =

There are three bands available to hobbyists for Part 15 transmitters:
* 160 - 190 kHz
* 13.553 - 13.567 kHz (often referred to as 13560 kHz)
* 26960 - 27280 kHz

== 160-190 kHz Part 15 Beacons ==
* 167.180 LC Sacramento CA
* 180.580 6R El Dorado Hills CA
* 181.818 JH Florence SC
* 182.448 R Keeler CA
* 183.500 WD2XFJ Burbank CA
* 185.100 22A Baraga MI
* 185.185 SIW Oswego IL
* 185.290 KT Oswego KS
* 185.295 MBD Westminster CO
* 185.297 TAG Raymond ME
* 185.298 CV South Coffeyville OK
* 185.299 SIW Oswego IL
* 185.303 SJ East Haven CT
* 185.650 WE2XEB Penn Yan NY
* 186.008 WG2XNI Denver CO
* 186.204 MLS Massilon OH
* 187.015 J La Crescenta CA
* 187.507 WI Aiken SC
* 188.830 EAR Saltford, ON

== 13560 kHz Part 15 Beacons ==

*13554.000 AZ Oro Valley AZ
*13555.380 USC Spartanburg SC
*13555.414 TAG Holden MA
*13555.420 JIM Dallas TX
*13555.430 SIW Elgin IL
*13555.440 SIW Elgin IL
*13555.450 MP London ON
*13555.462 EH East Haven CT
*13555.465 XR Friendsville TN
*13555.472 7P Ajo AZ
*13555.484 BC Spring Creek NV
*13555.500 NC Stanfield NC
*13555.528 EDJ Monroe GA
*13555.600 MTI Stone Mountain GA
*13555.920 WV Richwood, WV
*13555.98 TSN
*13556.200 HHH CT/MA Border (testing, may not be 24/7)
*13556.600 OH Findlay OH
*13557.50 PBJ Tracey City TN
*13557.800 PLM [UNKNOWN]
*13558.2 PVC
*13558.510 AJO Ajo AZ
*13561.100 17331PA Hanover, PA
*13562.080 NDB
*13562.950 SZX Macomb IL
*13563.000 RR
*13563.55 PCO Colorado
*13564.280 T Sun City CA
*13565.050 FRC Patterson CA
*13562.80 GNK Madison WI
*13564.20 RF Grid EM96 NC
*13565.04 K6FRC

Pending beacons:

*''Freq TBD VVV CT/MA Border (Vertical dipole, solar powered)''
*''Freq TBD WOO Worcester, MA (Solar powered)''

== 26960-27280 kHz Part 15 Beacons ==
None reported

== 22 meter band beacon kit ==

This beacon includes a custom programmed micro controller which sends the CW ID.

Available from: [https://blackcatsystems.com/rf-products/22_meter_band_part_15_beacon_kit.html https://blackcatsystems.com/rf-products/22_meter_band_part_15_beacon_kit.html]

https://blackcatsystems.com/rf-products/pics/beacon/beacon_finished.jpg

== FCC Regulations ==

=== 160 - 190 kHz ===
15.217 Operation in the band 160-190 kHz.
(a) The total input power to the final radio frequency stage (exclusive of
filament or heater power) shall not exceed one watt.
(b) The total length of the transmission line, antenna, and ground lead
(if used) shall not exceed 15 meters.
(c) All emissions below 160 kHz or above 190 kHz shall be attenuated at
least 20 dB below the level of the unmodulated carrier. Determination
of compliance with the 20 dB attenuation specification may be based on
measurements at the intentional radiator's antenna output terminal
unless the intentional radiator uses a permanently attached antenna, in
which case compliance shall be demonstrated by measuring the radiated
emissions.

=== 13560 kHz ===
15.225 Operation within the band 13.110-14.010 MHz.
(a) The field strength of any emissions within the band 13.553-13.567
MHz shall not exceed 15,848 microvolts/meter at 30 meters.
(b) Within the bands 13.410-13.553 MHz and 13.567-13.710 MHz, the field
strength of any emissions shall not exceed 334 microvolts/meter at 30
meters.
(c) Within the bands 13.110-13.410 MHz and 13.710-14.010 MHz the field
strength of any emissions shall not exceed 106 microvolts/meter at 30
meters.
(d) The field strength of any emissions appearing outside of the
13.110-14.010 MHz band shall not exceed the general radiated emission
limits in § 15.209.
(e) The frequency tolerance of the carrier signal shall be maintained
within ±0.01% of the operating frequency over a temperature variation
of −20 degrees to +50 degrees C at normal supply voltage, and for a
variation in the primary supply voltage from 85% to 115% of the rated
supply voltage at a temperature of 20 degrees C. For battery operated
equipment, the equipment tests shall be performed using a new battery.
(f) In the case of radio frequency powered tags designed to operate
with a device authorized under this section, the tag may be approved
with the device or be considered as a separate device subject to its
own authorization. Powered tags approved with a device under a single
application shall be labeled with the same identification number as the
device.

=== 26960 - 27280 kHz ===
15.227 Operation within the band 26.96-27.28 MHz.
(a) The field strength of any emission within this band shall not
exceed 10,000 microvolts/meter at 3 meters. The emission limit in this
paragraph is based on measurement instrumentation employing an average
detector. The provisions in § 15.35 for limiting peak emissions apply.
(b) The field strength of any emissions which appear outside of this
band shall not exceed the general radiated emission limits in § 15.209.

UNDERSTANDING THE FCC REGULATIONS FOR LOW-POWER, NON-LICENSED TRANSMITTERS
http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins/oet63/oet63rev.pdf

[[Category:Beacons]]