[PVRCNC] 10m softrock cwskimmer

[Dan Atchison via PVRCNC]

I sent "VVV test de w4kaz w4kaz" several times as you suggested below, 
but no joy.  I looked for N3ND spots but saw none.

Do you really have any antennas attached to the softrock?




On 4/14/2015 12:02 PM, kazeringue--- via PVRCNC wrote:
> FWIW, I have a 10m cwskimmer set up for 10m.  As K2AV pointed out, 
> "Thar be dragonz".
>
> Given 10m has been pretty dead, cwskimmer doesn't have much data to 
> collect for its signal calibration.  My normal method of pushing the 
> K2 into a dummy load at 100mw to create calibration data has given 
> curious results.
>
> But you...Yes YOU!...can help.
>
> If anybody close enough for ground wave to get into the center of the 
> Containment Area on 10m can lend a bit of assistance, you can help by 
> putting a few test signals on 10m CW between 28000 and 28170.
>
> Something like:
> "V V V test de w4kaz w4kaz",  repeat the test string three times, QSY 
> a few kc and again.  Varying the output power level is optional.  
> Anywhere between 28.0 and 28.170.
>
> Lidding up the band with tuning carriers also works, but maybe best if 
> reserved for the Lost Island DX Society out on Lost Island in 
> Jumbawunba land. Or N3ND.  The LIDS carriers don't make it to RBN either.
>
> The skimmer will be up at least through the coming weekend, and 
> probably indefinitely at this point.  Spots will be sent to the RBN, 
> unless I notice a large problem with mirror images being reported.
>
> If 10m conditions get better, it may have some actual signals to 
> collect(e.g., a few digital signals on air today).  To keep the CPU 
> level reasonable, it is decoding/skimming cw in the segment from 
> 28.000 thru 28.090, but receiving up just past 28.17.  So test signals 
> up to 28.170 would be helpful.  The softrocks' oscillator/center is 
> set for 28.090.  [Long boring story redacted.]
>
> Tnx.  For N3ND, tnx fer nuthin', cuz I know he fell asleep without 
> making it down to the executive summary.  :o
>
> N3ND  E X E C U T I V E  summary
> Blah, blah blah blah,  Transmit test signals on 10m CW, blah, blah, 
> blah blah.  Squirrel!
> E N D  N3ND  E X E C U T I V E  summary
>
> 73 de w4kaz
>
>
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