[Lowfer] Looking for input on measuring changes to the beacon

John Bruce McCreath weazle at hurontel.on.ca
Mon Feb 2 22:03:26 EST 2015


> I tried using a CB Field Strength Meter when I first put the beacon up. It was not very 
> sensitive and had to be held within a couple feet of the P.A. to get any deflection.

My FSM was made from junk box parts.  L & C chosen to resonate at EAR's frequency
and a 1N34 diode to a 50 uA. meter movement.  I have short whip antenna on it and a
connection to ground.

73, J.B., VE3EAR

LowFER Beacon "EAR"
188.830 kHz. QRSS30
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