[Lowfer] SIW (WM) in CT

[jrusgrove at comcast.net]

Nice quiet morning with SIW peaking 20 dB out of the noise. Full capture at 
http://www.w1vd.com/grabber.html .

Note the difference in signal level between SIW and WM ... WM not visible for 
the most part. SIW is 787 miles at a heading of 276 degrees ... WM is 798 miles 
at a heading of 260 degrees ... an inconsequential difference. This leads me to 
believe 
there's a problem at WM. Perhaps the transmitter is not developing full power, the antenna isn't 
really at resonance, 
there's a problem with the antenna coupling system or the ground system resistance is extraordinarily high. I've 
received all of the midwest beacons that have been on the air over the past 16 
years ... most with similar signal levels to that of SIW. 

Not throwing stones here ... just trying to point out a potential problem at 
WM. I'm looking forward to seeing a more robust WM one of these days!  

Jay W1VD  WD2XNS  WE2XGR/2 
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