[Lowfer] Beacon BCY

Jerry Picou [email protected]
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 22:32:27 -0500


I have left ARGO running this evening I am using a kenwood R-2000 to 
monitor. My frequency counter shows 173.774 KHz . It seems to be holding 
for now.
Jerry

Jerry Picou wrote:

> Well folks, I have installed the exciter unit in a different enclosure 
> that hopefully will stop the transmitter from drifting off frequency. 
> I have placed the beacon on 173.773 KHz. ( that's what the frequency 
> counter shows at least)
> I just have placed the beacon back on line and I currently have ARGO 
> monitoring for any
> drift. Im hopeful it will no longer drift, but time will tell.
> I kept my fingers crossed last night that the antenna would stay in 
> place since we had winds over
> 60 MPH , it was the first time it had to endure strong winds and it 
> held up just fine.
>
> Jerry..LoFER Beacon BCY on 173.773 KHz
>
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