[Lowfer] XJM QRSS 137.781

[jrusgrove at comcast.net]

Eric

Where you're at is fine. You were peaking 30 dB s/n in 28 mHz ... a respectable signal!

Jay W1VD  WD2XNS  WE2XGR/2



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Tichansky" <no3m at no3m.net>
To: <jrusgrove at comcast.net>
Cc: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, &amp;UK) and MedFer bands" <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 8:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] XJM QRSS 137.781


> If 137781.605 is close enough to 137781.500, that works for me!  I am 
> using the same exciter/upconverter/100W amp setup as 600M.  The exciter 
> is a K3, so I only have 1Hz tuning steps, and the upconverter LO is 
> fixed/sourced from a GPS-disciplined DOXCO.
> 
> 73 - Eric NO3M, WG2XJM
> 
> On 12/16/2012 20:12, jrusgrove at comcast.net wrote:
>> Eric
>>
>> Showing your frequency as 137781.605 to 137781.616. While there are no 
>> assigned frequencies we've tended to operate on certain frequencies 
>> over the years to aid in identification under weak signal conditions 
>> ... especially T/A work. XNS typically holds down 137781.000. If 
>> 137781.500 suits your fancy it's available ;~)
>>
>> Jay W1VD  WD2XNS  WE2XGR/2
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Tichansky" <no3m at no3m.net>
>> To: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, &amp;UK) and MedFer 
>> bands" <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>; <600MRG at w7ekb.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 7:44 PM
>> Subject: [Lowfer] XJM QRSS 137.781
>>
>>
>>> WG2XJM QRV at 137.781 (approx. 1.2 Hz from "MP"), QRSS30.  Estimated 
>>> 150mW ERP.
>>>
>>> First attempt at transmission on 2200M.  Finished base loading coil 
>>> this afternoon, #14 THHN on a 5-gal bucket, about 1600 uH.  Secondary 
>>> 3.5 in bugcatcher coil used for fine tuning.  SWR around 1.18:1, 
>>> efficiency estimated around 0.15%.
>>>
>>> Reports and captures appreciated.  May switch to JT9-2, 136.0 kHz 
>>> dial later this evening.
>>>
>>> 73 - Eric NO3M, WG2XJM
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