Topband: Fwd: WSPR and topband

[Bill Cromwell]

The Reverse Beacon Network (RBN) is always available.

73,

Bill  KU8H

Bark less - wag more

> On Apr 26, 2023, at 2:45 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>> Perhaps someone can define exactly what that means in the case of a
>> WSPR signal (or even FT8).
> 
> Attended means:
> 
> Present in the shack or a reasonable distance from the control point
> and able to prevent/terminate transmission if necessary.
> 
> Count me as one who is opposed to beacons in general and unattended
> beacons in particular on any frequency below *UHF*.
> 
> 73,
> 
>   ... Joe, W4TV
> 
> 
>> On 4/26/2023 12:22 PM, TreeN6TR wrote:
>> So - it has been brought to my attention that unattended beacons below 10
>> meter are not allowed (although I guess that would not apply to VLF?).
>> More specifically:
>> A beacon
>> <https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=40d9be5829ebfd04d54c322e5e44c122&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:47:Chapter:I:Subchapter:D:Part:97:Subpart:C:97.203>
>> may
>> be automatically controlled while it is transmitting on the 28.20-28.30
>> MHz, 50.06-50.08 MHz, 144.275-144.300 MHz, 222.05-222.06 MHz or
>> 432.300-432.400 MHz segments, or on the 33 cm and shorter wavelength bands.
>> Therefore - this beacon will only be operated when it is "attended".
>> Perhaps someone can define exactly what that means in the case of a WSPR
>> signal (or even FT8).
>> Tree
>>> On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 8:30 AM TreeN6TR <treen6tr at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi All -
>>> 
>>> I have recently purchased a WSPR transmitter that I will be putting on 160
>>> meters soon.  It will be running 200 mw (at least for now) and be connected
>>> to my TX antenna most of the time.
>>> 
>>> I know many of you are more experienced at using this "mode" than I am -
>>> but wanted to help raise awareness of the benefits of having WSPR beacons
>>> out there (hope that isn't a non-PC word to associate with them).
>>> 
>>> There is a database of reception reports that can be accessed to see what
>>> openings are created.
>>> 
>>> I know a lot of people rely on FT8 for this purpose, but this unattended
>>> method of monitoring conditions has value as well.
>>> 
>>> Look for K7RAT coming soon to 1836.6 kHz on the even minutes.
>>> 
>>> 73 Tree N6TR
> 
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