[Lowfer] 1750 meter frequency for Part 5?

[LEE BAHR]

I know the Norcal DDS VFO is temporarily out of stock.  Check ou the 
following URL:

http://www.pongrance.com/dds.html

I understand this one is popular and works well and is available.  I'm 
thinking of ordering one.  Guys are ordering them for HF QRP and old Novice 
tube rigs as VFOs.  I have a 1 KW AM broadcast station transmitter and some 
guys are using them for BIG IRON  VFOs too.  I'm thinking of using one 
there.  When driving a tube you need to wind a step up transformer on it's 
output.  Seems like it would work as well as the NORCAL unit for LOWFER 
work.

Also, been reading the mail a little closer since I asked about MEDFER 
antennas.  I once had a LOWFER beacon on about 25 or 30 years ago back up in 
Kansas City.  I now live in Houston, Texas.  Things have changed a lot.  I 
have no problem with the transmitter part.  Being an old guy, the stumbling 
block for me is the receiving end using a computer for "capturing" the 
signal.  I don't have a clue how to do this.  I bet the way to get new guys 
interested is to also include some clearly written instructions on how to do 
this besides just attacking the transmitter issue.

Just my thoughts.

Lee, w0vt






> Even easier, use a DDS VFO with 1hz resolution and some MMIC's. Check out 
> the FCC-1/FCC-2 MK-II DDS VFO. 1hz to 32mc 50 ohm and 600 ohm outputs. 
> Doesn't drift even 1hz, ever. Neat little gadget. Need to change freq? 
> Just spin the encoder. Done deal.
>
> Mike
> WE0H
>