[Lowfer] XJM QRSS 137.781

[K2ORS]

Jay,
Just had a good ssb qso with Eric on 510usb, no other XGR stations copied.

73 Warren K2ORS

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jrusgrove at comcast.net>
To: <no3m at no3m.net>
Cc: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, &amp; UK) and MedFer bands" 
<lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] XJM QRSS 137.781


> 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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