[WSWSS] N6XQ 1296 MHz Beacon Status ??

[Jack Henry]

Hi Jeff,

   You have a very cool call.

The 1296 beacon is up and running.  I lowered the frequency a couple of 
months ago to 1296.320.  It is not locked so tune +/- a kHz or so.  The 
antenna consists of 4 vertically stacked homebrew short loop yagis ( 3 or 4 
ft boom). Polarization is horizontal.  Gain estimated at 20 dBi.  Power out 
is 18 Watts.  The ID is the call and grid for about 15 seconds and then a 
long 5 second dash.

The WSWSS beacon page info is a little out of date, but you can see a photo 
there of the antenna.  WSWSS.org  , click on operating aids then go to 
western states beacons.

I use the same antenna when I am on the band.  If you hear the nicely you 
can call me and I can get on with 35 Watts.(K6QXY's amp). 619 224-8879

We are in the planning stages for a DM11 Mexican operation for the June 
contest.  We will probably have many operators so will spend some time on 
1296.  We will use 35 Watts and hopefully 2 long loop yagis.  This will be 
a good opportunity for those who need XE or DM11 on the band to get it.

73  Jack  N6XQ