[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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