Re [Lowfer] LOWFER NEWBIE

Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:50:30 -0400

Hi Doug,

Thanks to Lyle for the new website source. That should save a lot of struggle.  

Struggle?

Well, there was a great list at fallingrain.com, until their database crashed. Airnav doesn't list HMY as a navaid, even for the Lexington airport (O44). ULS doesn't find it, since it's not a privately owned NDB.  It's not a medfer. On Airnav, airport "KHMY" (not a call sign) turns up Muldrow Army Heliport at Lexington....but still doesn't show the NDB!  Google found HMY on a NASA list, but no frequency.  Sheesh!

As for equipment, if you don't want to build from scratch, there are kits available from lowfers and vendors.  Try www.lwca.org and follow the links for K1EL, North Country Radio, and others.  While you're at Lyle's site, take time to envy his setup,with what has to be the best antenna design that fully complies with Part 15.  73-

Mike W2AG