First GM to 4X one way for me the 2nd time decoded by 4X1RF
To be correct I was running 40W on 4M
WSPR does not feature to set the power per band.
What a good VHF propagation tool is this WSPR !
Needed a good setup, stable and accurate frequency drifting < 5Hz /2minutes and make sure to stay in the 200Hz window.
But that should not be a problem with a modern tranceiver.
And most hams already have a PC connected to use oher digimodes RTTY BPSK FSK441 JT65
etc so why not running WSPR ?
Why re-inventing the wheel by building a classical antique beacon ??
WSPR is the ultimate propagation reporter tool also for VHF that has been proven in VK and EU
Why is WG2XPN not using WSPR mode that wonders me.
WSPR beacons are continuous monitored and reported automatically
No opening would be unnoticed this way.
Many propagation paths are reported by WSPR that are not noticed otherwise.
F.i. the aurora enhanced greyline openings to VK at 80 and 160m
Now someone has to check 70.005 random by coincidence for WG2XPN
Move it to 70091 if allowed and switch to WSPR mode it is then 2-way TX and RX.
no need for 3kW ERP! 50W in a yagi would do
To be correct I was running 40W on 4M
WSPR does not feature to set the power per band.
What a good VHF propagation tool is this WSPR !
Needed a good setup, stable and accurate frequency drifting < 5Hz /2minutes and make sure to stay in the 200Hz window.
But that should not be a problem with a modern tranceiver.
And most hams already have a PC connected to use oher digimodes RTTY BPSK FSK441 JT65
etc so why not running WSPR ?
Why re-inventing the wheel by building a classical antique beacon ??
WSPR is the ultimate propagation reporter tool also for VHF that has been proven in VK and EU
WG2XPN back on the air
Published on 7 February 2015 by Brian WA1ZMS
The Experimental License for WG2XPN with one-way only beacon operations on 70.005 MHz with 3 kW ERPd from here in the US (QTH: FM07FM) has been renewed until May 1st of 2017. As such, it gives the only 4 m North American beacon an chance to be heard via TA in the EU for another 2 years. That’s a good thing in my mind. Thanks again goes to the FCC & the Society of Broadcast Engineers here in the US for their continued support; after all this portion of spectrum is still reserved for TV service only and no US 4m ham band appears possible in the future. I am always hoping for a repeat of the 7000+ km Eskip DX reports that took place in 2013. To all EU stations on 4 m: Remember to point your beams West during Eskip season and give a LONG listen on 70.005 MHz. You might just hear something!
Why is WG2XPN not using WSPR mode that wonders me.
WSPR beacons are continuous monitored and reported automatically
No opening would be unnoticed this way.
Many propagation paths are reported by WSPR that are not noticed otherwise.
F.i. the aurora enhanced greyline openings to VK at 80 and 160m
Now someone has to check 70.005 random by coincidence for WG2XPN
Move it to 70091 if allowed and switch to WSPR mode it is then 2-way TX and RX.
no need for 3kW ERP! 50W in a yagi would do
| Timestamp | Call | MHz | SNR | Drift | Grid | Pwr | Reporter | RGrid | km | az |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-17 17:34 | GM4FVM | 70.092463 | -24 | 2 | IO85wu | 5 | 4X1RF | KM72ls | 3832 | 116 |
| 2015-07-17 17:44 | GM4FVM | 70.092463 | -21 | 1 | IO85wu | 5 | 4X1RF | KM72ls | 3832 | 116 |
| 2015-07-17 16:26 | PA0O | 70.092546 | -26 | 0 | JO33hg | 5 | 4X1RF | KM72ls | 3201 | 124 |
| 2015-07-17 17:38 | PA0O | 70.092552 | -15 | 0 | JO33hg | 5 | 4X1RF | KM72ls | 3201 | 124 |
| 2015-07-17 16:14 | PA0O | 70.092547 | -17 | -1 | JO33hg | 5 | 4X1RF | KM72ls | 3201 | 124 |
| 2015-07-17 16:38 | PA0O | 70.092556 | -26 | 0 | JO33hg | 5 | 4X1RF | KM72ls | 3201 | 124 |
| 2015-07-17 17:34 | PA0O | 70.092553 | -11 | 0 | JO33hg | 5 | 4X1RF | KM72ls | 3201 | 124 |
| 2015-07-17 16:02 | PA0O | 70.092545 | -21 | 0 | JO33hg | 5 | 4X1RF | KM72ls | 3201 | 124 |
| 2015-07-17 18:10 | PA0O | 70.092551 | -25 | 0 | JO33hg | 5 | 4X1RF | KM72ls | 3201 | 124 |
| 2015-07-17 18:14 | PA0O | 70.092551 | -13 | 0 | JO33hg | 5 | 4X1RF | KM72ls | 3201 | 124 |
| 2015-07-17 13:32 | PA0O | 70.092541 | -26 | -3 | JO33hg | 5 | M0NKA | IO92ak | 583 | 264 |
| 2015-07-17 09:04 | PA0O | 70.092544 | -25 | 0 | JO33hg | 5 | G6HSM | JO01mg | 440 | 242 |
70MHz Special ES 17 July 4m decoded by 4X1RF
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