[160m] RE: Topband: how to set up a Skype receiving beacon

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> The choice of frequency is a balance of many factors.  I
> picked 1832.10 for the proof of concept phase, considering that:
>     -- most topband operators can transmit here (with the
> notable exception of Japan).
>     -- initial beacon use was anticipated to be light.
>     -- operators are unlikely to make a test transmission on
> the beacon's receive frequency if the frequency is occupied
> by an ongoing QSO/pileup copiable at the receiving location,
> since the test transmission would be impaired ... and we are
> gentlemen on the gentlemen's band.
>
> But I'm open to other choices that allow wide usage.

Since W1AW isn't moving to 1807 how about putting these on
1807 +/- 1 KHz.  With narrow filters, it would be easy to
support five discrete frequencies ... 1806, 1806.5, 1807,
1807.5 and 1808.  Those interested in signal comparisons to
the various locations could transmit half-way between the
various adjacent receivers and listen to both at the same
time to study spotlight propagation, selective fading,
etc.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV