[Lowfer] Wm Beacon revisions

[Douglas D. Williams]

Thanks Mike. We all appreciate your efforts, and will continue to give you
signal reports.

D. KB4OER

On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 8:37 PM, N8OOU <n8oou at meekfarm.us> wrote:
>
> Over the past couple weeks I have gotten input and suggestions from a
> number of list members on things to do to improve the Wm signal. I have
> been making changes and testing to see if the results improve the signal.
> Most of the results went backwards, and a few actually seemed to help. With
> my fingers crossed, I introduce a new full size loading coil tonight with a
> sliding variometer coil to resonate the vertical flattop. I hope it stays
> in tune, and you guys see an improvement in the signal strength.
>
> This is only one small step of a number that I know need to be made to
> transition the beacon to the final installation. I am still running the
> same 26 Ft tall antenna, in close proximity to metal buildings and trees. I
> also am still using a "slammed" together ground system including the 24 ft
> extension ladder.  I will get those addressed in the up-coming months.
>
> Best wishes to all and good Rx.
>
> --
> 73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek
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