[MRCA] A new event.

[Radio Station KW1I]

Great idea Breck!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "B Smith" <smithab11 at comcast.net>
To: "MRCA" <mrca at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:31 AM
Subject: [MRCA] A new event.


> Something different: I will deploy a small hidden transmitter Thursday 
> and Friday evening  for a short period of time  prior to "SLS". The 
> transmitter will beacon on 3885 Kcs. Break out those  sophisticated 
> Back Pack HF sets, BC-611's, DAV's etc. and join the search.
> There are several ways to narrow down the direction to the beacon, you 
> can use a loop or just use the radio  and its antenna  alone.  When 
> you think you are getting close to the beacon  take off your sets 
> antenna or "ground it" with you hand to attenuate the signal and walk 
> in the direction of max signal.   Another method  is hold the BC-611 
> close to your chest,  attenuate the signal by collapsing the antenna 
> and  slowly turn your body 360 degrees  in a circle, when you detect 
> "minimum" signal your back is the direction to the target.
> 
> If you want to make a quick card board loop email me.
> 
> Stumbling around in the dark carrying a military pack set or BC-611 
> radio looking for a beacon on 3885          hmmmmmmm?
> 
> "Improvise, Adapt, Overcome"
> 
> 
> Z 
> 
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