[Lowfer] Rac measurements

[Bill Ashlock]

JB,

Suggest using a bunch of carbon resistors and 1w of power coming from the Xmiter to calibrate that RF ammeter.

Bill

> From: weazle at hurontel.on.ca
> Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 22:41:33 -0400
> To: lowfer at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Rac measurements
> 
> Hi Bill,
> 
> I guess I'm going to have to get some test gear before I can give you any measurements of my LowFER antenna
> and ground system.  The RF ammeter that I have on the ground lead from the load coil-variometer hasn't been
> calibrated, rather I just used it as a relative indicator of current as I tweaked things for maximum output.  All my
> test gear consists of is a digital hi-z VOM, a digital LCR meter, and an ancient Heathkit signal generator!
> Mal would call me an appliance operator, hi hi.
> 
> 73, J.B., VE3EAR
> 
> LowFER Beacon "EAR"
> 188.830 kHz. QRSS30
> EN93dr
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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