[OKDXA] NCDXF-IARU Beacon Transmission Schedule

[Coy Day]

Hi OK DXers,

Just a note to make sure you are aware of a great DX tool.  We are often
challenged with knowing what part of the world the bands are open to and
which band would be the best to look for an area of the world.  The world
wide beacon system is the answer.  You can find a schedule and some details
at:  http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconSchedule.htm

A short summary:  There are 17 stations that operate world wide on 14.100,
18.110, 21.150, 24.930, and 28.200.  Each of these stations transmit every 3
minutes in order from East to West.  The stations are:  4U1UN, VE8AT, W6WX,
KH6WO, ZL6B, VK6PBP, JA2IGY, RR9O, VR2B, 4S7B (temporarily off), 5Z4B,
4X4TU, OH2B, CS3B, LU4AA, OA4B, YV5B.

I've been chasing DX on 17 meters and will sit and listen to 18.110 to see
where it is open to.  I'm amazed at that band.  Most mornings I can hear all
but 4 or 5 of the active stations and for some reason, I can nearly always
hear VR2B.  They are running 100 watts with their call and the first dash
and then reduce to 10, 1, and .1 watts on the dashes.  I'm amazed at how
many .1 watt dashes I hear.

Anyway.  Didn't want you to miss out on this great DX tool.

73, Coy

P.S.  Thanks to all for the effort on the OK QSO Party.  The plaque looks
real nice here in the shack!