I use a simple dipole with .5 watts and if you have an opening look out....I
have reports all over Europe
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From: hfbeacons-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <hfbeacons-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf
of Dan Mitten - WA3NFV <WA3NFV@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 9:37:24 PM
To: hfbeacons@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <hfbeacons@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [HFbeacons] Re: My RBN Up and Running
Denny,
Now that you're back listening, I wonder if you could pass along some of your
thoughts, as to how a beacon message should be formatted for the best chances
of being heard (or reported by an RBN).
I know Bill's beacon seems to get reported often and everyone knows the
message, so maybe there is hint there.
BTW, my newly installed beacon has been running on and off (mostly on).
Unfortunately, the antenna I had been using for beacon spotting and the one I
expected to use, is fiberglass and snapped off about two months ago. If the
weather cooperates we'll see what we can do about getting a replacement up.
FYI. Look for me on 28.270.0 from PA. Even with it broken, I've heard it 9.4
miles out to the mobile. Five locals have reported it, to me.
Your thoughts?
73,
Dan WA3NFV
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On 3/11/2021 7:13 PM, D S wrote:
Hello all,
I moved into my new QTH here on Galveston Island, and did some preliminary
testing on my RBN dongle. Wasn't sure if it was working on 10 meters, so I put
my RBN FunCube on various HF bands. Once I confirmed it was indeed working on
them, I placed it back on 10 meters. Now if the propagation will just kick in!
As I receive spots, I plan to regularly report them as I have done in the past.
73, Denny WI5V
IARU HF Beacon Coordinator
