[Lowfer] WM Beacons

[N8OOU]

I have wrapped up my listening effort for now. I spent a fair amount of 
time getting a Lowfer Grabber process set up using my KiwiSDR/LNV 
antenna, and the LOPORA software running on a Rasp Pi-4.

My objective was to get a grab of the JH beacon transmitting on his 50Ft 
Loop.  I had no luck overnight on 1/5-1/6. I switched frequency after 7 
AM on the 6th to try a daytime grab of EAR. My Lopora capture shows a 
weak signal where EAR should be, I tried using Argo with similar 
results. I concluded the conditions were not in favor. A sample of that 
capture is here;
meekfarm.us/lf1/lf1-20220106-1400.jpg

I had no luck overnight on 1/6-1/7, However the Gray Line Enhancement 
period allowed a peek at JH. Not enough for a positive ID, but I see a 
line in the noise at the proper frequency, plus I believe the 3 dashes 
of "J" are shown.

meekfarm.us/lf1/lf1-20220107-1200.jpg

I am restarting the beacons now, their frequency might shift a little as 
they shake off the cold temps.
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73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek