[NCC] Off-Topic - ARRL Field Day 630M Beacons

[Eric NO3M]

Sorry for the off-topic message; just attempting to distribute this 
information effectively.  Thank you.



Several Amateur Radio operators will be running Part 5 experimental 630M 
CW beacons during the ARRL Field day event:

WG2XKA (op WA3ETD), 1W ERP 472.5 kHz VT
WG2XJM (op NO3M), 20-30W ERP 473.0 kHz PA
WG2XIQ (op KB5NJD), 1W ERP 474.0 kHz TX
WD2XSH/20 (op N6LF), 20W ERP 475.0 kHz OR

Reception reports and/or message copy is very much appreciated. 
Elaborate equipment is not required, many Amateurs already listening on 
the prospective 630M band are effectively doing so with existing or 
simple antennas for reception, including 80M dipoles, HF verticals, 
K9AYs, BOGs, 80/160 beverages, et.al.  Many current HF radios with 
general coverage receiverswill also tune to the 472-479 kHz range.  Best 
reception will be between sunset and sunrise (Saturday evening - Sunday 
morning).

Please pass this information on to your Field Day group, local and/or 
regional nets, and fellow Amateurs.  This operating event is being 
orchestrated to promote awareness of 630M operations, and is neither 
sanctioned nor in affiliation with the ARRL or Field Day directly.  Many 
countries currently have secondary 630M Amateur allocations (including 
Canada) and the US should eventually follow suit.

Reports can be sent to their respective station operators above.

Thank you and have a fun and safe Field Day.

73 Eric NO3M (WG2XJM)
no3m at no3m.net
http://no3m.net/