[OKDXA] Beacons

Sat, 25 May 2002 22:15:26 -0400

We left for CA early this morning (Saturday).  I had everything ready so I could work the contest Friday evening and night just for fun but lightning kept me off the air the whole time.  The spots looked pretty good with lots of activity.

Jim

> 
> From: "Dave" <[email protected]>
> Date: 2002/05/25 Sat PM 07:28:00 EDT
> To: "okdxa ref" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [OKDXA] Beacons
> 
> Neat stuff on the beacons, Coy. I've never seen that web site before. I have
> been running a part time beacon on 6 meters at 50.075 for about 3 years. I
> only run it for 2/3 hours when the band is open. It is a simple I.D. type
> message with location (EM-16) and power (10 watts) to the M2 Loop at about
> 12 wpm using an ancient AEA keyer. It is really interesting to receive
> emails from amateurs with sig reports. I also discovered there are some that
> collect beacon cards. I've often wondered about what kinds of reports would
> come in on a full-time HF beacon......
> 
> Anyone working the CQWW WPX contest this weekend?
> 
> 73All,
> 
> Dave-W5ATV
> 
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