WSPR and WSPRnet.org are fantastic tools. Used properly, they make the
Reverse Beacon network look like a kids toy.
I have used the WSPR system to watch propagation and evaluate both TX
and RX antenna systems on several bands. On 160 meters, using a "gold
standard" partner station to compare against and averaging data taken
over a week long period, I have been able to resolve differences in
station performance within a fraction of a dB.
I am currently using WSPR and WSPRnet.org on a 24/7 basis on 630 meters.
I, like many others, got tired of waiting on the ARRL to get off their
collective lazy political butts and sent in my 60 bux for my
experimental license. So far this summer, with about 10 watts ERP, I
have been decoded all over North America and have been heard in ZL. Easy
coast guys have been decoded in EU this summer, and this winter will be
quite exciting.
Using WSPR, and the ON4KST logger for 630/2200 meters, we can watch prop
and run skeds for two way digital and CW QSO's when the time is right.
We are evaluating both TX and RX antenna systems on a continuous basis.
On 160, since WSPR has something like a 20 dB advantage over CW, you can
run 5 watts 24/7 without straining your TX or causing undue QRM. Also
WSPR is extremely narrow band. On each band 2200 mtrs and at least
through 23 cm, there is a 200 Hz wide piece of spectrum used by ALL the
stations worldwide who are participating.
If you are interested in propagation and/or station performance
evaluations, you really need to look into the WSPR system..
73,
Larry - W7IUV / WH2XGP
DN07dg - central WA
http://w7iuv.com
On 01-Sep-14 3:43 AM, Mike Waters wrote:
Is anyone using WSPR or WSPR-X on 160m? It just caught my attention. Looks
like a great tool to see if any DX paths are open, and motivate one to call
CQ DX when they are.
WSPR home page:
http://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/wspr.html
Who's on, propagation map
- Text:
http://wsprnet.org/drupal/wsprnet/activity
- Graphical:
http://wsprnet.org/drupal/wsprnet/map . Select 160 meters below the map.
Searching the Topband reflector archives for the past year shows nothing.
73, Mike
www.w0btu.com
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