[Lowfer] Frequency Calibration

[John Andrews]

Vern,

> John : I was under the impression that it gave me 800 hz, but am not sure.
> Also calibrated on
> CBK am 540 khz when I worked for the CBC we had to keep the carrier
> within 2hz.

Not sure about Canada, but AM broadcast in the U.S. has to be within 20 Hz.
Most of the "big time" stations are closer than that.

>I was confused when YQ (305) showed up 5 hz high and
> YIV(300) showed up higher than that.

The tolerances are much looser for aero beacons. They aren't of much use.

> So what should WWWVB display in Argo/Spectran ??

It should show a central line with sidebands from the amplitude keying. The
frequency of the center line should be close to your BFO offset. What do you
see?

John Andrews