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with the 5 Watts. I have yet to even test this radio for actual output power, but so far I am quite impressed with it; to the extent that I have started a separate logbook just for that radio. The big test will be to see how it performs with the 903MHz and 1296MHz transverters in the January contest. That's it from FN04."
++ Lance, W7GJ, sent along a pointer to his fine site detailing his efforts to put up a 6m EME array. The site is well organized and detailed--you'll get some good ideas there. And his project is amazing! Take a look at:
http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/6mEME.htm
++ Lloyd, NE8I, reports "NE8I/BCN EN82jm is up and running on 432.310 +/- drift. 10W to a 2 wavelength NBS yagi at 40 feet, aimed at Chicagoland. Eventually, will use a set of stacked big wheels. Subject to changes without notice. Still working on the 10 GHz Beacon. Running in my back yard at this moment. 10.368.275 +/- drift, running F1. Because of the 3ft antenna elevation, it does not get out very far. The 903 beacon is close to operational also." Also, " Just to let anyone interested know, took advantage of the 45+ degree F weather today, and climbed the tower and put up the 10 GHz beacon. This is a temporary site. Same site as the 432 etc beacon. It was very windy. In the spring (guestimate), it will be moving. Plus there will be some other running changes, location, antenna, and power amp. I have been running this beacon in a test mode, on my back porch for the last couple+ months. Seems to be working and holding up fine. Everything is subject to sudden change without any notice.
Frequency: 10.368.275 GHz +/- drift, temp etc
Mode: F1 CW offset aprox 10 KHz offset mark/space. Call NE8I/BCN sequence has a long carrier and pause for preamp work, based on my convenience. (WW2R PIC Keyer.) Location: EN82em, eg Birmingham Michigan, SE Michigan. This is a temporary location, it will be changing. Power: 200 mW measured at antenna feed. 1W amp is in the works. Antenna gain rated at +10dB gain. EG current ERP is roughly 2W ERP. (Best guestimate) DB6NT beacon unit. (TKS SSB Electronics USA K3MKZ) Antenna: slotted array at 40 ft. (TKS KMEC WA3ZKR) Site elevation: 740 ft ASL. (Antenna at 780 ft ASL)
Right now, based on initial tests this afternoon, typical dead band conditions, the useable range appears to be about 40 odd miles.
At this time, there are no special QSL's available for SWL reports. However, in the future, this is a possibility. Any comments, SWL reports, observations, propagation notes should be directed to me."
++ Charlie Calhoun, K5TTT, is the Oklahoma Section Manager. He points out that the OK QSO Party is on March 22nd/23rd. There IS a VHF category, so if you need a reason to get on and check the bands, look for
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