[Boatanchors] USCG transmitters (CLIVE COLLINS)

[Drew P.]

CLIVE COLLINS wrote:


>Is there anyone on the list who has had experience with the older USCG? 10 kilowatt transmitters formally used in the Loran
>navigation system on 160 m.?
>I have a couple of questions and I would be grateful for a contact off the list please. The type of transmitter I am asking about
>had thyratrons(4C35's) in it of a 'robust' size.

Now you've got my curiosity piqued. Did you acquire one of these units with intent to modify and operate on 160?
Or are you setting up your own navigation system (listen to the rattatattatattatat)?

Drew