[CQ-Contest] Live propagation information...

[Russell Hill]

On the MFJ unit, I get the impression that it is basically a timer which
uses an accurate clock to light a diode on a map to tell the user which
beacon should be transmitting at this precise second, so the user can hear
the beacon on his receiver, while at the same time using the stand alone
unit to tell him which beacon he is hearing.

73, Rusty  NA5TR
----- Original Message -----
From: "K4SB" <k4sb at earthlink.net>
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Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Live propagation information...


> "Tomas (NW7US)" wrote:
> >
> > Hi, folks.
> >
> > When planning DXing, it is useful to have information regarding current
> > ionospheric conditions, and so forth.  I have been supplying a
collection of
> > live resources (solar flux and ssn, Ap, Kp, solar wind conditions, and
so forth)
> > through my eAlert service.  I have now created an "RSS" feed of the same
> > information.
> ---------------
>
> This is interesting. While browsing through CQ yesterday, MFJ has a
> "beacon" device on
> page 21. Sort of confusing.....first they say the unit has to be
> hooked up to a radio RX, and then later, say it's a "stand alone
> unit". If it's truly a "stand alone", then I'm going to hook it up to
> my AUX RX input...):>
>
> Anyway, wonder if such a device would be helpful in contests..Be nice
> to hook it to a second radio....let's see..new class for contests.
> SO1T2R
> Single Operator 1 Transmitter 2 Receivers ):>
>
> Comments on the device?
>
> 73
> Ed
>
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