[GreenKeys] SELCAL - auto start proposed

Sun, 18 Apr 2004 14:36:03 -0500

Count me in too, Stan!!  Have a nice 28 KSR coming, so should be ready.  You
and I should do well on 80m.  Oklahoma is close enough to you.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stan Wilson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 7:50 AM
Subject: [GreenKeys] SELCAL - auto start proposed


>
> Back in the 60s several different frequencies were monitored by xtal
> controlled transmitters and receivers allowing easy exchange of messages
> and data between RTTY stations.  One could always find a station signal
> with which to adjust your equipment and verify band conditions.
>
> I would like to propose running a SELCAL system on 80 and 40 meters to
> increase activity and give us all signals we can use to test out our
> equipment.
>
> 3.6375 MHZ at 170 Hz shift was used on 80 meters.   Does anyone know of
> any reason we could not use that frequency today ?  If it is clear I
> would be happy to obtain a batch of xtals so we can all be on the same
> frequency.
>
> I am also looking into a simple "electronic stunt box" design we can
> easily duplicate for SELCAL.
>
> Would appreciate your comments and suggestions for a frequency on 40
> meters as well.  Perhaps if we get started now we can all have operating
> stations by this Fall ?
>
> De Stan AK0B
>
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