[SixClub] Idaho 6 meter beacon

[Tom WA9WSJ]

 Hi Bill,
I'm using the 60 seconds as a 'no transmit', standby time. To help cool down the final heat sink. Since you mention it, I can see the value in a carrier for propagation observation. During my testing upon long key downs, it got pretty warm, so that's why I added the standby delay.I'm thinking about maybe using a micor PA as an amp to get it up to 30 watts. If I get that going, I'll certainly have an overkill heat sink with a sizable fan to help. And of course reduce the exciters power level which will help cool also.
My current situation is that the system is in a shed with no extra cooling, so I have to be careful about the ambient heat. With the shed ambient temp at 88, the xmitt temp is 94, with a fan on the final heat sink. Tomorrow during the heat of the day, I'll keep an eye on it all.
Tom 

    On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 07:07:35 PM MDT, bill <bill at hsmicrowave.com> wrote:  
 
  Hi Tom,Congratulations getting the beacon up. I'll add it to my list and listen for it. A question. Is the "60 delay" dead air or a carrier. I would hope a carrier.Regards...Bill - N6GHz

 
On 8/19/2020 3:45:30 PM, Tom WA9WSJ via SixClub <sixclub at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
Hello All,
Idaho, (Boise), now has its first 6 meter beacon!
DN13up. 50.072 mhz. 6 watts to a squalo antenna. If I find an inexpensive, (kit), amp, I might increase the power.
It transmits a 70 second message then a 60 second delay.
I converted a Regency HR-6 rig, using an SiT8008B programmable oscillator instead of a crazy expensive crystal!
73,
Tom WA9WSJ
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