Jim,
I hear the beacon on about 1296.2936 (estimate about 1 KHz above there based
on past experience with my radio) in FN32 jk. I have a large obstruction
about 8 miles away (Berry Mountain in Pittsfield State Forest - see
attachment). The signal is about as strong as the W2SZ signal when I am in
FN55 (about 245 miles from Mt Greylock). Amazing that I can hear it with
that big hill in the way.
Thanks for your effort.
Sigurd KJ1K
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim McKnight" <mcknight@capital.net>
To: <newsvhf@mailman.qth.net>; <microwave@wa1mba.org>;
<VHFcontesting@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 7:51 AM
Subject: [NEWSVHF] WA2UMX 23cm beacon is on the air
> With thanks to K1TR, who made the RF package, and to W6OAL, who made the
> stacked Mini Wheels and it housing, the WA2UMX beacon project now has on
> the air a beacon on 1296.3 MHz at FN23XC.
>
> The power level is about 40 watts ERP.
>
> The 23cm beacon is keyed by the same keyer as the 144.29 MHz and
> 222.050MHz beacons, which sends "DE WA2UMX/B FN23XC"
>
> Reports of hearing the beacon would be appreciated.
>
> Jim K2LM
> trustee WA2UMX, Saratoga County RACES, NY.
>
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