[Lowfer] beacon " XR " status frequency

[John Andrews]

Andy,

Sounds fine -- I had to ask because there have been some frustrating 
"foxhunts" in the past, where the real signal was well out of the narrow 
passband. Picky stuff!

If we get a quiet night (sure...), I'll do an overnight run just to see 
what happens. You're probably right that it will have to wait until 
quiet is much quieter.

Thanks.

JA

Andy - KU4XR wrote:
>> Andy,
>>
>> Jay had asked earlier about how close to 184.322 kHz the
>> frequency actually was, and I don't recall seeing a response.
>> Would it be within the +/-3 Hz for an Argo 30 second screen?
>>
>> John Andrews, W1TAG
>>
> 
> 
> 
> Hello All:
> 
> Since this one is actually going to be on the list,Let me first 
> begin by saying, that with my current - unfinished setup, and 
> band conditions as they are, if anyone over 25 miles or so copied 
> me; I would fall out of my chair in amazement. On now to the 
> question: It has been asked more times than I can count. " What 
> frequency is " XR " transmitting on ??? " I promise you, that if 
> you WERE able to copy my signal, it " WILL " be at 184.322 KHz
> carrier frequency. My ARGO display ( just for hair splittin ) shows
> 184322.52 ( low side ) to, 184322.56 ( high side ) set for 30 sec. 
> dots, normal speed. The operators who can copy me, have sent multiple
> overnight captures, and the frequency does not move. The biggest
> problem Gents, is that; I'm just not getting very much signal in the
> air yet.
> 
> The email from Jay was sent directly to me, that's why when I responded,
> it did not show up on the list. But for the record, here's that response;
> 
>> Andy
>>
>> Nothing seen on a quick look. 
> 
> Frequency accuracy? ( YES - 184322 KHz )
> Transmitter power? ( Roughly 700mW at the ant. output )
> Antenna? ( 30'coax Vertical, up 25' - 40' Tophat )
> Matching coils right now consist of TV / Pwr supply coils
> and various capacitors configured to get maximum output.
> Major work to be done on the ant. That's why I'm doing it
> during the summer, hoping to have a respectable setup by fall.
> 
>> Tough time of year to snag DX. Will keep an eye open for you.
> 
> Thanks Jay; in your spare time, when you've nothing better to do.
> If you ever do overnight captures, it would be interesting to see
> what might pop up from 3am until 7am Eastern. I appreciate you 
> looking for the signal to begin with. Barring T-storms, I'm 
> leaving it in QRSS-30 mode overnights
>> Jay
> 
> OK !! That should pretty much say what needs to be said. 
> I'm certainly hoping to have a much better radiating setup by fall.
> 
> 73 to everyone, and have fun LOWfering.  Andy - KU4XR
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> Andy,
>>
>> Jay had asked earlier about how close to 184.322 kHz the
>> frequency actually was, and I don't recall seeing a response.
>> Would it be within the +/-3 Hz for an Argo 30 second screen?
>>
>> John Andrews, W1TAG
>>
> 
> 
> 
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